# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues to respond to the Pharisees.

# But if I

Here "if" does not mean Jesus is questioning how he drives out demons. Here Jesus uses the word to introduce a true statement. Alternate translation: "But because I"

# 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. Alternate translation: "this means God is establishing his rule among you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# come upon you

Here "you" is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you]])