# the world

In this passage, "the world" is a metonym for the people who oppose God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# keep them from the evil one

This refers to Satan. AT: "protect them from Satan, the evil one" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# Set them apart by the truth

The purpose for setting them apart can be stated clearly. The phrase "by the truth" here represents by teaching the truth. AT: "Make them your own people by teaching them the truth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# Your word is truth

"Your message is true" or "What you say is true"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/world]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/satan]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/setapart]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/word]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/true]]