Following are a number of back-translations of John 20:24:
Uma: “Tomas, one of the twelve disciples of Yesus, who was nicknamed the Twin, was not with his companions when Yesus came.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “At the time when Isa appeared to his disciples Tomas was not there. This Tomas was one of the twelve disciples of Isa, his nickname was Twin.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And as for Thomas who is named ‘twin’, he was one of the twelve that Jesus chose. He was not there when Jesus appeared to them.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “When Jesus appeared to his disciples, Tomas nicknamed Twin who was one of the twelve was not with them.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “As for Tomas, who was called Twin, he was indeed included in those twelve disciples of Jesus. But he wasn’t there when Jesus went there that time.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “Thomas was one of the learners and was the one called the twin. He hadn’t been there before when Jesus had come.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 27:37:
Uma: “On his cross tree above his head they fastened a board [papan]. On that board was written what Yesus was accused of, like this its sound: THIS IS YESUS KING OF THE YAHUDI” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “Above Isa’s head there was his accusation written, it said, ‘This is Isa the king of the Yahudi.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And above his head they fastened a writing which was their accusation of him, which said,’This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “There was something-written that they fastened above-Jesus’ -head which said what he was accused of. It said, ‘This is Jesus the King of the Jews.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “There was what they attached above his head on which was written the charge against him, saying, ‘This is Jesus who is the King of the Judio.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “At the top part of the cross on which Jesus was, there was attached a sign on which was written the accusation. This sign said: ‘This man here is Jesus, the king of the Jews,’ said the sign.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations of John 21:25:
Ojitlán Chinantec: “If all that he did should be written, I am of the opinion that the books wouldn’t even all fit in the whole world here.”
Huehuetla Tepehua: ” . . . If all of them, all things were all written, no doubt they wouldn’t be able to be contained in this world, the writings where it was written what Jesus did.”
Aguaruna: “But writing each one, there wouldn’t be a place to put the paper here in this world.”
Yatzachi Zapotec: “If all of them were written one by one, there would be an extremely great number of books.” (Source for this and above: M. Larson / B. Moore in Notes on Translation February 1970, p. 1-125.)
Uma: “There are still many other [things] that Yesus did. If for example everything that he did was written in books, I think that even if the whole world were-used-to-store-them-in, they probably could not fit, because there would be very many books.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “Isa has done very many other deeds that are not written. If they were all written in a holy-book, I figure all the holy-books that would have to be written would not fit here into the world.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Jesus did many other things. If all of them were written down, even the whole world would not be big enough to hold the books that would be written.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “There are admittedly many more-things that Jesus did. If they were all to be written, even the entire world, it would perhaps not be-able-to-contain the many-books in which they were written.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “There are other and many more things which Jesus did. Supposing they were all written, I am sure that the whole world which is here under the heavens wouldn’t be able to contain the number of books in which they would be written.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “Jesus did many other things which if I had written down on paper each one, I suppose the earth wouldn’t hold the books that I would have written.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 28:3:
Uma: “His appearance was bright [lit., squint-causing] like lightning, and his clothes were very white.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “His appearance was bright like a flash of lightning and his clothes were very white.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And his appearance was blinding because he was so bright, and his clothing also was very white.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “His appearance, it was-flashing like lightning and his clothes moreover, they were very-white like frost.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “His face dazzled like lightning. His clothes were extremely white like just broken waves.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “This angel shone like when lightening shone. His clothing was very white.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations of 2 Thessalonians 3:1:
Uma: “So, continuing on, relatives, we request that you pray for us too. First, request the Lord that more and more people hear and receive the Lord’s Words, like what happened to you yesterday.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “So-then, my brothers, please pray/ask God for us (excl.). Pray/ask that the good news about the Leader will really spread quickly and will be believed by the people as you believed.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And now, brothers, pray for us so that very soon our preaching of the Word of the Lord may spread and be accepted just like this was accepted there among you.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “We (excl.) have a little more to say to you brothers. Please pray for us (excl.) so that the word of the Lord will in-a-short-time be-newsed-from-one-to-another and that the people who hear will value and believe/obey (it) like you did.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “Another thing I’ll add on, siblings in believing, is that we (excl.) are asking you that you be praying for us (excl.) so that this word of God can quickly/easily spread to all places, and also that they will happily receive it with honor/respect like you did.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Tenango Otomi: “One thing more, my brothers, pray to God for us, in order that where we speak the word of the Lord, many people will believe just like it happened where you live.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations of Acts 2:6:
Uma: “When they heard that noise that was like wind, they came in throngs to gather-together. They were confused, because they each heard their own language being used by those apostles of Lord Yesus.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “When they heard the noise (going on) inside that house where the disciples of Isa were gathered, a great number of them went there gathering. They were greatly surprised, because they heard the disciples of Isa speak like the language of each one of them.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And when they heard this noise, they all gathered together there, and they were very surprised because each one of the people who gathered there, he could hear his very own language being spoken by the believers.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “When they heard that-aforementioned noise, many were those who went to go see. They were open-mouthed (with surprise), because when they heard what the believers in Jesus were telling, each-one heard in his own (lit. proper) language.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “When they heard that sound, many approached there. On arriving, they were bewildered for they heard being spoken by those believers the languages of those lands they had come from.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Hiligaynon: “When they heard that roaring-noise, they quickly went there where the believers are-gathering. They were very surprised because each one of them was-able-to-hear that it was his language being-spoken by the believers.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
Mairasi: “When they themselves heard that sound come down, many people gathered together. They themselves their breath kept escaping because they themselves heard Yesus’ sent-ones continuously speaking in each person’s own language. ” (Source: Enggavoter 2004)
Bariai: “And they heard that sound, and so many of them came and gathered together, yet they were confused, because they heard talk coming forth in each of their languages.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
Kupsabiny: “When they heard that noise they gathered together. As each of them heard his language being spoken, they were amazed.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
Chuj: “When that sounded, very many people gathered together. Their minds were confused because they all heard their own language. The believers were speaking the languages of each of their tribes.” (Source: Viola Waterhouse in Notes on Translation August 1966, p. 86ff.)
Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 1:15:
Uma: “he said: ‘The time has almost arrived for God to become King on earth! Repent from your sins, believe the Good News.'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “‘The time that was foretold has come,’ he said, ‘and the time of God’s ruling is near. Regret your sins and leave them now. And believe the good news.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And he said, ‘This is the time when the long ago prophecies will be fulfilled because God will soon now rule over you. Give up your bad deeds and believe the good news.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “He said, ‘The time that God designated has arrived. His ruling is near-in-time. Repent therefore of your sins and believe the good news.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “He was teaching, saying, ‘The determined time has come. The kingdom of God is now close. Repent now of your sins and drop/give-up them. Believe/obey this Good News.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Balinese: “His words: ‘Now it is the time. the kingdom of God is already near. Change your minds and believe the good news.'” (Source: J.L. Swellengrebel in The Bible Translator 1950, p. 75ff. )
English translation by Michael Pakaluk (2019): “and saying that ‘It is the crucial moment: the Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the good news.'”
