# they were brought into subjection to their authority

This can be stated in active form. AT: "their enemies caused them to be subject to their authority" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# were brought low by their own sin

Here the phrase "brought low" means to be destroyed. Also, this can be stated in active form. AT: "their sin ruined them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])