complete verse (Matthew 23:26)

Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 23:26:

  • Uma: “You are indeed like blind people, you Parisi people! Clean the outside of the cups first, so that the outside will be good too.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “You are blind, Pariseos. Clean first what you put in them then your plates and cups will also be clean.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “You Pharisees are like blind people. First clean what you put on the inside, and then your cup and dish can also be cleaned.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Oh confound you (expression of exasperation and reproof)! You blind Pharisees! You should first clean what is inside the cup so that the outside (lit. trunk) will also be clean.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “You Pariseo are blind! You must first make new what is in your mind/inner-being. For if what is in your mind is good, good too are the deeds which will come from it.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “Listen, Pharisees, you do not understand the meaning of what you do. First clean your hearts so then also on the outside of your bodies it will appear that you are good.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
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