complete verse (Matthew 19:23)

Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 19:23:

  • Uma: “That is why Yesus said to his disciples: ‘These words of mine are very true: it is so hard for rich people to submit to God so that he becomes their King.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “Then Isa said to his disciples, ‘Truly I tell you, it is very difficult for the rich people to be ruled over by God.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘It’s very hard for a rich person to submit himself to God, to be ruled by him.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘This that I tell you is true that it is hard for a rich-person to be-included in God’s ruling.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “After he had left, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘What I will say to you is really true. It really is very hard for a rich (person) to be included in the kingdom of God.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “Jesus said to his learners: ‘Concerning the rich, I tell you that it is very hard for them to let themselves into the hand of God in heaven.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
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