729 B
729 B
believed in his name
This means to trust Jesus as Savior and live in a way that honors him.
his name
The word "name" is a metonym that stands for Jesus' identity and everything about him. AT: "Jesus" (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)