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 \v 44 \f + \ft The best ancient copies omit this phrase from verses 44 and 46, \fqa "where their worm never dies and the fire is never quenched" \f*
 
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-\v 45 If your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life lame, than to have your two feet, and be thrown into hell.
+\v 45 If your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life lame, than to have your two feet and be thrown into hell.
 \v 46 \f + \ft See note on verse 44. \f*
 
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