# he is a chosen instrument of mine

"chosen instrument" refers to something that is set apart for service. Alternate translation: "I have chosen him to serve me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# to carry my name

This is an expression for identifying or speaking out for Jesus. Alternate translation: "in order that he might speak about me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])