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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Jesus is talking to a group of people about what they as individuals should and
 
 # it was said to them in ancient times
 
-This can be stated in active form. AT: "God told our ancestors long ago" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
+This can be expressed with an active verb. AT: "God said to those who lived long ago" or "Moses said to your ancestors long ago" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
 
 # Whoever kills will be in danger of the judgment