diff --git a/source/tutorial/perform-two-phase-commits.txt b/source/tutorial/perform-two-phase-commits.txt
index 281e6777ce5..7fcf1664c60 100644
--- a/source/tutorial/perform-two-phase-commits.txt
+++ b/source/tutorial/perform-two-phase-commits.txt
@@ -184,8 +184,8 @@ Apply Transaction to Both Accounts
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 Continue by applying the transaction to both accounts. The
-:method:`update() <db.collection.update()>` query will prevent you from
-applying the transaction *if* the transaction is *not* already
+:method:`update() <db.collection.update()>` query will only allow you to
+apply the transaction *if* the transaction is *not* already
 pending. Use the following :method:`update() <db.collection.update()>`
 operation: