Chinese Union Version 和合本 1919 / 2010
The Greek and Hebrew that is translated as “trembling,” or “afraid” in English is translated in the Protestant Mandarin Chinese Union Version with a historical Chinese idiom: zhànzhàn jīngjīng (戰戰兢兢 / 战战兢兢) or “trembling (lit. “trembling and fearful”).” (Source: Toshikazu S. Foley in Hong Kong Journal of Catholic Studies, 2011, p. 45ff.)
See also trembling / in awe and trembling / shaking / dancing.
The Hebrew and Greek that is translated as “eagerness,” “wish,” “own accord,” “gladly,” “willingly” or similar in English is translated in the Catholic Mandarin Chinese Sigao version with a historical Chinese idiom: kuānhóng dàliàng (寬宏大量 / 宽宏大量), lit. “generous, a great amount.”
The Protestant Mandarin Chinese Union Version uses the same idiom in 2 Corinthians 7:2. (Source: Toshikazu S. Foley in Hong Kong Journal of Catholic Studies, 2011, p. 45ff.)
The Hebrew and Greek that is translated as some form of “can’t control oneself” in these verses in English is translated in the widely-used Mandarin Chinese Union Version with a historical Chinese idiom: qíng bù zìjīn (情不自禁) or “couldn’t help myself.”
Note that in 1 Corinthians 7:5 the idiom above is juxtaposed with yet another historical idiom: liǎngxiāng qíngyuàn (兩相情願 / 两相情愿) or “by mutual agreement.” (Source: Toshikazu S. Foley in Hong Kong Journal of Catholic Studies, 2011, p. 45ff.)
The Greek and Hebrew that is translated as “together,” “in one accord” or similar in English is translated in the Protestant Mandarin Chinese Union Version with a historical Chinese idiom: tóngxīn héyì (同心合意) or “in unison (lit. “same heart, united mind”).” (Source: Toshikazu S. Foley in Hong Kong Journal of Catholic Studies, 2011, p. 45ff.)
See also trembling / in awe, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, and together / with one accord.
The Hebrew and Greek that is translated as “in need,” “none,” “have nothing,” “lacking” or similar in English is translated in the Catholic Mandarin Chinese Sigao version and the Protestant Union Version with a historical Chinese idiom: yīwú suǒyǒu (一無所有 / 一无所有) or “nothing at all.”
In 2 Corinthians 6:10 the idiom above is juxtaposed with yet another historical idiom: wúsuǒ bùyǒu (無所不有 / 无所不有) or “everything that can be had.” (Source: Toshikazu S. Foley in Hong Kong Journal of Catholic Studies, 2011, p. 45ff.)
See also get nothing / no possession.
The Greek and Hebrew that is translated as “change one’s mind,” “come to one’s senses,” or “repent” or similar in English is translated in these verses in the Protestant Mandarin Chinese Union Version with a historical Chinese idiom: huíxīn zhuǎnyì (回心轉意 / 回心转意) or “change mind (lit. “return heart, change mind”).” (Source: Toshikazu S. Foley in Hong Kong Journal of Catholic Studies, 2011, p. 45ff.)
See also change one’s mind / come to one’s senses / repent / turn hearts / convert / restore, repent / repentance.
The Hebrew and Greek that is translated as “get nothing,” “no possession” or similar in English is translated in the Catholic Mandarin Chinese Sigao version and the Protestant Union Version with a historical Chinese idiom: yīwú suǒdé (一無所得 / 一无所得) or “nothing to show for.” (Source: Toshikazu S. Foley in Hong Kong Journal of Catholic Studies, 2011, p. 45ff.)
See also in need / none / have nothing / lacking.
The Greek that is translated as “earn their own living” in English is translated in these verses in the Protestant Mandarin Chinese Union Version with a historical Chinese idiom: huíxīn zhuǎnyì (自食其力) or “support oneself (lit. “feed oneself with own strength”).” (Source: Toshikazu S. Foley in Hong Kong Journal of Catholic Studies, 2011, p. 45ff.)