Following are a number of back-translations of 1 Thessalonians 5:16:

• Uma: “We(incl.) must be happy continually,” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “You should always be joyful.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Since you have become one with Jesus Christ, what God wants you to do is: always rejoice; always pray; always give thanks to God no matter what happens to you.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “You should always be happy.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “Be always happy,” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
• Tenango Otomi: “Rejoice always.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
• Mairasi: “Constantly turn your livers good.” (Source: Enggavoter 2004)