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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
"Word" is a metonym for message. AT: "Your message is true" or "What you say is true" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy).