Following are a number of back-translations of Philippians 1:24:

• Uma: “But if I keep living in this world, it will be more useful to you, relatives, because you still need me.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “But because of you it is better that I am still alive a while so that I can help you.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “However, it’s necessary that I not yet die so I might help you.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “But because of you, it is more necessary that I still live on the earth.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “But also, you need me to be caused to live longer.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
• Tenango Otomi: “But for you, it is good that I live.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)