29 lines
937 B
Markdown
29 lines
937 B
Markdown
Jesus continues teaching the Pharisees.
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## The law and the prophets ##
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This refers to all of God's word that had been written up to that time.
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## John came ##
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This could be translated as "John the Baptist came and preached."
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## the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached ##
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This could also be translated as "we are teaching people about the gospel of the kingdom of God."
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## everyone tries to force their way into it ##
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This could be translated as “many people are doing everything they can to enter it.” This refers to the people who were listening to and accepting the teaching of Jesus.
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## it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for ##
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“just as you know that heaven and earth cannot pass away, you can be sure that”
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## one stroke of a letter ##
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"the smallest part of a letter." This could also be translated as "the smallest detail of the law."
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## to become invalid ##
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"to be removed from the law" |