complete verse (Matthew 5:40)

Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 5:40:

  • Uma: «If there is someone who accuses/complains about us (incl.) to the judge and asks for our (incl.) shirt, just give him our (incl.) sarong too.» (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: «If a person informs against you/accuses you in order to get your shirt give him also your skirt (õs).» (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: «If someone collects a debt from us and he takes off our undershirt because that’s the thing that he wants, let’s give him also our shirt.» (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: «If also someone files-charges-against you (sing.) to take your (sing.) clothes, permit that he also take your (sing.) outer clothes.» (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: «And if someone makes-a-complaint about you and wants to take your shirt as a fine, it would be good if you also give your cloak in the fine.» (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: «If you owe something to someone and he accuses you, (at court), asking for your shirt, then give him your coat as well.» (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
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