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Connecting Statement:
Jesus finishes his prayer.
Righteous Father
Here "Father" is an important title for God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)
the world did not know you
The "world" is a metonym for the people who do not belong to God. AT: "those who do not belong to you do not know what you are like" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
I made your name known to them
The word "name" refers to God. AT: "I have revealed to them what you are like" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
love ... loved
This kind of love comes from God and focuses on the good of others, even when it does not benefit oneself. This kind of love cares for others, no matter what they do.