# The law and the prophets

This refers to all of God's word that had been written up to that time.

# John came

This refers to John the Baptist. AT: "John the Baptist came" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached

This can be stated in active form. AT: "I am teaching people about the gospel 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"