# This is the secret truth that was hidden This can be stated in active form. AT: "This is the secret truth 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 it has been revealed This can be stated in active form. AT: "now God has revealed it" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])