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# the world
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In this passage, "the world" is a metonym for the people who oppose God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# keep them from the evil one
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This refers to Satan. AT: "protect them from Satan, the evil one" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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# Set them apart by the truth
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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]])
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# Your word is truth
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"Your message is true" or "What you say is true"
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