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It is undeniable
"No one can deny"
that the revealed truth of godliness is great
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "that the truth which God revealed is great" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
He appeared ... up in glory
This is most likely a song or poem that Paul is quoting. If your language has a way of indicating that this is poetry you could use it here. If not, you could translate this as regular prose rather than poetry. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry)
He appeared
Here "He" is ambiguous. It could refers to "God" or to "Christ." It may be best to translate this as "He." If you must be more specific you could translate it as "Christ who is God" or "Christ."
in the flesh
Paul uses "flesh" here to mean a human being. Alternate translation: "as a true human being" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
was justified by the Spirit
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the Holy Spirit confirmed that he was who he said he was" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
was seen by angels
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the angels saw him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
was proclaimed among nations
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "people in many nations told others about him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
was believed on in the world
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "people in many parts of the world believed in him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
was taken up in glory
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God the Father took him up to heaven in glory" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
in glory
This means he received power from God the Father and he is worthy of honor.