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John answered

"In reply, John said" or "John replied to Jesus." John was responding to what Jesus had said about being the greatest. He was not answering a question.

we saw

John speaks of himself but not Jesus, so "we" here is exclusive. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive)

in your name

This means the person was speaking with the power and authority of Jesus. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)