Following are a number of back-translations of 1 Thessalonians 5:18:

• Uma: “and say thank you to God no matter what happens, for that is the desire of God for us (incl.) who are connected with Kristus Yesus.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “Whatever comes to you (happens) you should thank God because that is what God wants you to do, because you are already one with Isa Almasi.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Since you have become one with Jesus Christ, what God wants you to do is: always rejoice; always pray; always give thanks to God no matter what happens to you.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “Whatever also happens to you, give-thanks to God, because these are what he wants you who are joined-to Cristo Jesus to follow.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “And no matter what your situation, always give thanks also. Because as for these things, they really are the will of God for your lives in your being united/tied-together with Cristo Jesus.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
• Tenango Otomi: “Always thank God, whatever you are going through. Because concerning God, he wants that this be done by all who follow Christ.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)