Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 15:44:
- Uma: “Pilatus was surprised to hear that Yesus had quickly died. That’s why he called the chief soldier and inquired of him if Yesus had been long dead.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
- Yakan: “Pilatus wondered/was amazed when he heard that Isa had already died. He called the captain and asked him if his death (had occurred) a long time (ago).” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
- Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Pilate was amazed because why had the death of Jesus come so quickly. So he sent someone to the head of the soldiers and asked if Jesus was already dead.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “Pilato was surprised upon hearing that Jesus was already dead, so he had-called the captain of the soldiers to inquire whether it was true.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- Tagbanwa: “When Pilato heard, he was amazed as to why Jesus was dead so soon. That’s why he called for the captain of soldiers, for he asked if Jesus truly was already dead.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
