Covariant Derivative of Stress Energy Tensor of Scalar Field on Shell

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Hi all,
I am currently trying to prove formula 21 from the attached paper.
My work is as follows:
1.PNG


If anyone can point out where I went wrong I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks.
 

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