unfoldingWord_en_tn/jhn/01/12.md

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believed in his name

The word "name" is a metonym that stands for Jesus' identity and everything about him. Alternate translation: "believed in him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

he gave the right

"he gave them the authority" or "he made it possible for them"

children of God

The word "children" is a metaphor that represents our relationship to God, which is like children to a father. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)