Rather, it was “because his own works were wicked ” ​ — marked by jealousy, hatred, and finally murder — ​ that Cain was rejected by God. ​ — 1 John 3: 12.
Pigem hülgas Jumal Kaini seetõttu, „et tema teod olid kurjad ”, neid iseloomustasid kadedus ja vihkamine, mis viisid lõpuks mõrvani.