complete verse (Matthew 6:18)

Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 6:18:

  • Uma: “so that others do not know we (incl.) are fasting. Only our (incl.) Father in heaven who is not visible, He is the only one who knows we (incl.) are fasting. He sees our (incl.) behavior/deeds that others do not know, and he will reward us (incl.).” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “so that the others do not know that you are fasting. Your Father who cannot be seen, sees what you are doing and he will certainly reward you.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “so that no one else will know you are abstaining. The only one who will know is our Father God who cannot be hidden from. He will be the one to see what you do even though you are alone, and he will be the one to reward you.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “so that no one will know that you are fasting but only our Father who cannot be seen. Because he is seeing what you are doing that you don’t make-known to others, and he will be the one to reward you.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “so that it won’t be known by others that you are fasting. The only one who will know is your Father in heaven. He can’t be seen but he is the one who sees this which you are doing in which you are not seeking praise from others. Well of course, he is the one who will reward you.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “Do not want that people realize that you are fasting. Only your Father will know that you are fasting, and it is he who will pay you.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
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