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-# 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"
+Here Jesus uses the word "if" 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]])
+"then the kingdom of God has arrived among you." Here "kingdom" refers to God's rule as king. Alternate translation: "this means that God is establishing his rule among you" 
 
-# come upon you
-
-Here "you" is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you]])