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@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Here "He" is ambiguous. It could refers to "God" or to "Christ." It may be best
 
 Paul uses "flesh" here to mean a human being. Alternate translation: "as a true human being" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
 
-# was justified by the Spirit
+# was vindicated by the Spirit
 
 This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the Holy Spirit confirmed that he was who he said he was" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])