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John answered
"In reply, John said" or "John replied to Jesus." John was responding to what Jesus had said about being the greatest. He was not answering a question.
we saw
John speaks of himself but not Jesus, so "we" here is exclusive. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive)
in your name
This means the person was speaking with the power and authority of Jesus. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
Do not stop him
This can be stated positively. AT: "Allow him to continue"
whoever is not against you is for you
Some modern languages have sayings that mean the same thing. AT: "if a person does not hinder you, it is as if they were helping you" or "if someone is not working contrary to you, he is working in your favor"