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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/translate/writing-poetry)
He was revealed
Some versions 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/translate/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/translate/figs-activepassive)
was seen by angels
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the angels saw him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/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/translate/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/translate/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/translate/figs-activepassive)
in glory
This means he received power from God the Father and he is worthy of honor.