Following are a number of back-translations of Colossians 1:29:
- Uma: “That is why I work hard, I exert-effort to do my work, according to the strength that Kristus gives me, for his power in my life is indeed strong.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
- Yakan: “This is my aim, that’s why I continue to work and to strive and I am given strength from Almasi’s power, he is the one helping me.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
- Western Bukidnon Manobo: “As for us, I continue working, so that this might come about, being strengthened by the strong power of Christ so that I might do this.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “I put-forth all my efforts (lit. ability) so that these-things will be fulfilled using the strong power that Cristo gives me.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- Tagbanwa: “Therefore I am diligently-performing this job/responsibility of mine in the strength of the far-from-ordinary ability that Cristo is giving to me.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
- Tenango Otomi: “It is for this that I earnestly work. Because Christ strengthens me so that I can work preaching this word.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
