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Truly, truly
See how you translated this in John 1:51.
is the slave of sin
Here the word "slave" is a metaphor. This implies that "sin" is like a master for the one who sins. AT: "is like a slave to sin" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
in the house
Here "house" is a metonym for "family." AT: "as a permanent member of a family" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the son remains forever
This is an ellipsis. You may translate it by including the implied words. AT: "the son is a member of the family forever" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)
if the Son sets you free, you will be truly free
Jesus speaks of himself in the third person. AT: "if you allow me to set you free, you will truly be free" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person)
free
"Free" here is an idiom for the ability to do as one desires. AT: "if the Son gives you the ability to do as you desire, you will truly be able to do as you desire." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
Son
This is an important title for Jesus, the Son of God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)