en_tn_lite_do_not_use/mat/12/28.md

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. AT: "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. 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)