diff --git a/executable_semantics/testdata/pattern_variable_fail.golden b/executable_semantics/testdata/pattern_variable_fail.golden
index 78b7f53f731d..8f34dfa13179 100644
--- a/executable_semantics/testdata/pattern_variable_fail.golden
+++ b/executable_semantics/testdata/pattern_variable_fail.golden
@@ -7,5 +7,5 @@ return 1;
 ********** type checking **********
 --- step exp Int --->
 --- step exp Int --->
-2: compilation error, pattern variables are only allowed in pattern context
+6: compilation error, pattern variables are only allowed in pattern context
 EXIT CODE: 255