# General Information:
Here the words "us" and "we" refer to all Christians and include Paul's audience. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
# Brothers
Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
# when we were called to believe
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "when God called us to believe in him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])