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