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# The law and the prophets
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This refers to all of God's word that had been written up to that time.
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# were in effect
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"had authority" or "were what people needed to obey"
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# John came
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This refers to John the Baptist. Alternate translation: "John the Baptist came" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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# the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "I am teaching people about the good news of the kingdom of God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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# everyone tries to force their way into it
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This refers to the people who were listening to and accepting the teaching of Jesus. Alternate translation: "many people are doing everything they can to enter it"
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