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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ He is probably a man whom John wants Gaius and the congregation to welcome when
 
 # by the truth itself
 
-"the truth itself speaks well of him." or "everyone who knows the truth knows he is a good person"
+"the truth itself speaks well of him."
 
 # We also testify about him