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-\v 35 He got up very early while it was still dark; he left and went out into a solitary place, and he prayed there.
+\v 35 He got up very early, while it was still dark; he left and went out into a solitary place and there he prayed.
 \v 36 Simon and those who were with him searched for him.
-\v 37 They found him, and they said to him, "Everyone is looking for you." 
+\v 37 They found him and they said to him, "Everyone is looking for you." 
 
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-\v 38 He said, "Let us go elsewhere, out into the surrounding towns, that I may preach there also. That is what I came out here to do." 
-\v 39 He went throughout all Galilee, he preached in their synagogues and he casted out demons.
+\v 38 He said, "Let us go elsewhere, out into the surrounding towns, so that I may preach there also. That is why I came out here." 
+\v 39 He went throughout all of Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.
 
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-\v 40 A leper came to him; he was begging him as he knelt down. He said to him, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." 
+\v 40 A leper came to him. He was begging him; he knelt down and said to him, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." 
 \v 41 Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched him, saying to him, "I am willing. Be clean."
 \v 42 Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean.