# This is the mystery that was hidden

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "This is the mystery that God had hidden" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# for ages and for generations

The words "ages" and "generations" refer to the time period from the creation of the world until the time when the gospel was preached.

# now has been revealed to God's holy people

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "now God has revealed it to his holy people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])