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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Peter begins to speak again to all of the believers.
 
 # tenderhearted
 
-able to understand what other people are thinking and whether they are happy or sad
+being gentle and compassionate towards others
 
 # Do not pay back evil for evil or insult for insult