when He made known to us the secret of His will. And this is in harmony with God's merciful purpose

and that by a revelation the truth hitherto kept secret was made known to me as I have already briefly explained it to you.

for the things which are done by these people in secret it is disgraceful even to speak of.

That is a great truth hitherto kept secret: I mean the truth concerning Christ and the Church.

and ask on my behalf that words may be given to me so that, outspoken and fearless, I may make known the truths (hitherto kept secret)