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 These are important titles that describe the relationship between God and Jesus.
 
+This refers to God the Father. It is best to translate "Father" with the same word that your language uses to refer to a human father. This refers to Jesus, the Son of God. It is best to translate "Son" with the same word that your language uses to refer to a human son.
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 # in truth and love
 
 The word "truth" describes "love." Possibly the phrase means "in true love."