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@@ -946,5 +946,5 @@ This next question is answered the same way in all the churches of God's people.
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 \v 21 I, Paul, am writing this sentence with my own hand.
 \v 22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let a curse be on him. O Lord, come!
-\v 23 May the Lord Jesus's kindness, which we do not deserve, be with you.
+\v 23 I pray that our Lord Jesus will continue to act kindly toward you.
 \v 24 I send you this reminder that I love all of you, as you all are joined together in Christ Jesus.