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# Connecting Statement:
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Jesus continues to respond to the Pharisees.
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# But if I
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Here "if" does not mean Jesus is questioning how he drives out demons. Here Jesus uses the word to introduce a true statement. AT: "But because I"
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# then the kingdom of God has come upon you
"then the kingdom of God has arrived among you." Here "kingdom" refers to God's rule as king. AT: "this means God is establishing his rule among you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
# come upon you
Here "you" is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])