complete verse (Matthew 7:12)

Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 7:12:

  • Uma: “‘All behavior that we (incl.) like others to do to us (incl.), that also is what we (incl.) must do to others. That is the teaching of the Law of the Lord and the teaching of the prophets.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “‘Whatever you want that people do to you, likewise also do to them for that is the meaning of the law of Musa and the teaching of the prophets.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “What you want that your companions should do to you, you do that also to them. This is the right way to fulfill the law that was left behind by Moses. This is also what the inspired ones of God taught long ago.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “‘Therefore do to your companions what you want them to do to you, because this is the summary (lit. gathering) of Moses’ law and what the prophets wrote.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “Therefore, do to others that which you indeed want them also to do to/for you. This is what is intended by what you refer to as the laws of Moises and the things taught by the prophets.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “Just like you want that people will help you, do likewise, help other people. Thus will be accomplished all the words written in the law as well as the words written by the spokesmen for God.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)