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@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ Jesus continues to teach about how he has come to fulfill the Old Testament law.
 
 This can be expressed with an active verb. Alternate translation: "God said to those who lived long ago" or "Moses said to your ancestors long ago" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
 
-# Whoever kills will be held accountable to the judgment
+# will be subject to judgment
 
-The abstract noun "judgment" can be translated using the word "judge." The passive verb "be held accountable" can be translated in active form, with the subject, "judge," made explicit. A judge, either God or a human judge, will condemn the person to die. Alternate translation: "Whoever kills will be held accountable by the judge" or "The judge will condemn anyone who kills another person" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
+Possible meanings are 1) "will have to go to the judge" or 2) "will be in danger of punishment."
 
 # kill ... kills