JMNT(i)
16 and so confessedly (admittedly; with common consent and sameness of speech)
great is the secret (or: mystery)
of the reverence (the standing in awe of goodness, with adoration; the healthful devotion and virtuous conduct of ease, in true relation to God):
which is made visible (manifested)
within flesh (= a physical body),
is rightwised (set in equity and right relationship in the Way pointed out; also = is placed in covenant)
in spirit (in union with Breath-effect),
is seen by agents (or: messengers),
is heralded (preached)
within multitudes (among nations and ethnic groups),
is trusted and believed within [
the]
world (an ordered system; secular culture),
is received back in good opinion and reputation. (or: Who [some MSS read: God; others: He] was brought to clear light within flesh (= the natural realm); was shown righteous and just (= set in covenant) within spirit and attitude; was seen by agents; was proclaimed among Gentiles {non-Jews}; was believed within [the] world of society, religion, and government; was taken back up again, within glory – a manifestation which calls forth praise!)