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index a3c34d94da..495120acde 100644
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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ John is comparing himself to a servant to show how great Jesus is. Alternate tra
 
 # the strap of his sandals
 
-At the time Jesus was on earth, people often wore sandals that were made of leather and tied to their feet with leather straps.
+At the time Jesus was on earth, people often wore sandals that were made of leather and were tied to their feet with leather straps.
 
 # stoop down