# believed in his name

This means to trust Jesus as Savior and live in a way that honors him.

# his name

The word "name" is a metonym that stands for Jesus' identity and everything about him. AT: "Jesus" (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]])