diff --git a/translate/figs-declarative/01.md b/translate/figs-declarative/01.md
index ab1571d2..8c2e7d9a 100644
--- a/translate/figs-declarative/01.md
+++ b/translate/figs-declarative/01.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ A statement can also be used to give **instructions**. The speaker below was not
 
 A statement can also be used to make a **request**. The man with leprosy was not just saying what Jesus was able to do. He was also asking Jesus to heal him.
 
-> Behold, a leper came to him and bowed before him, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, **you can make me clean**.” (Matthew 8:2 ULT)
+> Behold, a leper came to him and bowed before him, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, **you are able to make me clean**.” (Matthew 8:2 ULT)
 
 A statement can also be used to **perform** something. By telling Adam that the ground was cursed because of him, God actually cursed it.
 
@@ -50,13 +50,13 @@ The phrase “you will call his name Jesus” is an instruction. It can be trans
 
 (2) If the function of a statement would not be understood correctly in your language, add a sentence type that would express that function.
 
-> Lord, **please heal me**, because I know you are able to heal me if you are willing to. (Matthew 8:2 ULT)
+> Lord, if you are willing, **you are able to make me clean**. (Matthew 8:2 ULT)
 
-The function of “I know you can” is to make a request. In addition to the statement, a request can be added.
+The function of “you are able” is to make a request. In addition to the statement, a request can be added.
 
-> > Lord, **I know you can heal me**. If you are willing, please do so**.**
-> >
-> > Lord, if you are willing, please heal me. **I know you can do so.**
+> > Lord, you are able to make me clean. If you are willing, **please do so**.  
+> >OR:  
+> > Lord, if you are willing, **please heal me**. I know that you are able to do so.
 
 (3) If the function of a statement would not be understood correctly in your language, use a verb form that would express that function.
 
@@ -66,6 +66,6 @@ The function of “I know you can” is to make a request. In addition to the st
 >
 > Son, your sins are forgiven. (Mark 2:5 ULT)
 >
-> > Son, I forgive your sins.
-> >
-> > Son, God has forgiven your sins.
+> > Son, I forgive your sins.  
+> >OR:  
+> > Son, God hereby forgives your sins.