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@@ -8,5 +8,5 @@ The word "Son" here shows Jesus cared for the man as a father cares for a son. A
 
 # your sins are forgiven
 
-If possible translate this in such a way that Jesus does not clearly say who forgives the man's sins. Alternate translation: "your sins are gone" or "you do not have to pay for your sins" or "your sins do not count against you"
+Jesus did not clearly say who was forgiving the man's sins. Alternate translation: "your sins are gone" or "you do not have to pay for your sins" or "your sins do not count against you"