en_tn/1ti/03/16.md

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# We all agree
"No one can deny"
# that the mystery of godliness is great
"that the truth that God has revealed is great"
# He was revealed ... 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/jit/writing-poetry]])
# He was revealed
Some modern translations read, "God was revealed" or "God appeared." If Paul is quoting a song or poem, the word "he" refers to Jesus Christ. If he is not quoting, the word "he" could refer to either God or Jesus 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/jit/figs-metonymy]])
# was vindicated 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/jit/figs-activepassive]])
# was seen by angels
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the angels saw him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/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/jit/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/jit/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/jit/figs-activepassive]])
# in glory
This means he received power from God the Father and he is worthy of honor.