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(Jesus now speaks to his disciples.) You may need to add an introductory comment such as "Jesus also said to his disciples" (UDB).
all things have been entrusted to me by my Father
This can be translated with an active verb: "My Father has handed everything over to me." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
the Son
Jesus was referring to himself in the third person. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person)
knows who the Son is
The word that is translated as "knows" means to know from personal experience. God the Father knew Jesus to this degree.
except the Father
This means "Only the Father knows who the Son is."
knows who the Father is
The word that is translated as "knows" means to know from personal experience. Jesus knew God his Father in that way
except the Son
This means "Only the Son knows who the Father is."
and anyone to whom the Son desires to reveal him
This can be translated as "people know who the Father is only if the Son wants to reveal the Father to them."