Following are a number of back-translations of 1 Corinthians 16:9:
- Uma: “For here, there is much useful work, although there are also many who oppose [me].” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
- Yakan: “Because there are still many people here who want to hear the message of God and I should proclaim to them even though many oppose me.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
- Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Because there are still many people here who want to hear the word of God, and my staying here has great value. However there are also many enemies of God here.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
- Kankanaey: “because even though many are-opposing-me, I also have many opportunities to do work the outcome of which will be valuable.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
- Tagbanwa: “For many here want to listen to my teaching, and it is really having good effects. But many also are the opponents.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
- Tenango Otomi: “Because here in Ephesus I am able to speak much even though there are many who are against me.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)