On those who have accepted him, however, he has conferred the right of being children of God, that is, on those who believe in his Name,

The one who has accepted His testimony has affirmed that God is true.

"If I give testimony concerning myself, my testimony cannot be accepted.

for I have given them the teachings that you gave me, and they have accepted them, and they have come to know in reality that I did come from you, and so they are convinced that you did send me.