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 We ask that you title the issue with the Book, Chapter and Verse information. You can write out the book name or use the 3-letter code. For example you will type in the Title field above:
 
-    Matthew 5:6
+```markdown
+Matthew 5:6
+```
 
 OR
 
-    MAT 5:6
+```markdown
+MAT 5:6
+```
 
 Will you please start your suggestion with a copy of the current text and then put 2 blank lines and then your suggested change below that.
 
 For example: 
 
-    Who was the chief commander of Saul's army? (this is the text of the tW page)
 
-    Who was the** head leader** of Saul's army? (this is a suggested change - with the suggestion in bold)
+```markdown
+Who was the chief commander of Saul's army? (this is the text of the tW page)
+
+Who was the **head leader** of Saul's army? (this is a suggested change - with the suggestion in bold)
+```
 
 **We really appreciate your help in making the resources the best they can be!**