The answer
This is probably more due to semantics and linguistics and most likely differs in various languages rather than having a specific theological interpretation.
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The question
In 1 John 3:23, what does it mean to 'believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ'? (It seems strange to me that it's not 'in'.)
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