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 \s5
 \p
-\v 7 He preached, saying, "One will come after me who is more powerful than I; the strap of his sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.
+\v 7 He proclaimed, "One will come after me who is more powerful than I; the strap of his sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.
 \v 8 I baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
 
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