The Greek that is translated as “acknowledge” or “confess” in English is rendered as “say openly … that they have believed” (Tzeltal), “approves” (Chichewa), “declares/mentions (my) name” (Kekchí, Sranan Tongo), “talks (my) good name” (Northern Grebo), “testifies to (me)” (Zarma, Pohnpeian), “takes (my) side” (Shona, translation of 1966), or “speaks for (me)” (Ekari).
acknowledge, confess
Language: Chichewa · Ekari · Kekchí · Northern Grebo · Pohnpeian · Shona · Sranan Tongo · Tzeltal · Zarma
Verse: 1John 2:23 · 1John 4:15 · 1John 4:2 · 1John 4:3 · 2John 1:7 · John 12:42 · John 9:22 · Luke 12:8 · Matt 10:32 · Rev 3:5 · Titus 1:16
Source: Reiling / Swellengrebel (UBS Helps for Translators) 1971