Following are a number of back-translations of 1 Thessalonians 5:18:

• Uma: “and say thank you to God no matter what happens, for that is the desire of God for us (incl.) who are connected with Kristus Yesus.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “Whatever comes to you (happens) you should thank God because that is what God wants you to do, because you are already one with Isa Almasi.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Since you have become one with Jesus Christ, what God wants you to do is: always rejoice; always pray; always give thanks to God no matter what happens to you.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “Whatever also happens to you, give-thanks to God, because these are what he wants you who are joined-to Cristo Jesus to follow.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “And no matter what your situation, always give thanks also. Because as for these things, they really are the will of God for your lives in your being united/tied-together with Cristo Jesus.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
• Tenango Otomi: “Always thank God, whatever you are going through. Because concerning God, he wants that this be done by all who follow Christ.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
• Mairasi: “Regarding everything you guys must say to Great Above One “That’s good”, because Great Above One desires that, because you guys are already living in the palm of Kristus Yesus’ hand.” (Source: Enggavoter 2004)