# In other generations this truth was not made known to the sons of men This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God did not make this truth known to people in the past" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) # But now it has been revealed by the Spirit This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "But now the Spirit has revealed it" or "But now the Spirit has made it known" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) # his holy apostles and prophets "the apostles and prophets whom God set apart to do this work"