Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 13:36:
- Uma: “So, they indeed had to be on the watch, for they didn’t know when the house owner would come, whether at evening or in the middle of the night or early morning or when the sun rises. It wouldn’t be good if [lit., Don’t-don’t] he arrived suddenly and found them asleep. So also you must be on the watch, for you don’t know when I will arrive.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
- Yakan: “For perhaps he will suddenly arrive and find you sleeping.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
- Western Bukidnon Manobo: “It is necessary that I do not come upon you sleeping when I suddenly return.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “In case my coming is sudden/unexpected, it would be good if I don’t come-upon you sleeping.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- Tagbanwa: “For maybe I will come suddenly, and on my arrival you won’t be ready like a guard who is asleep.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
