469 B
469 B
believed in his name
The word "name" is a metonym that stands for Jesus' identity and everything about him. Alternate translation: "believed in him" (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)