complete verse (Matthew 19:17)

Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 19:17:

  • Uma: “Yesus said: ‘Why do you (sing.) ask me about good behavior/deeds? There is no-one else who is good, just God alone. If you (sing.) want to receive good life, follow the commands of God.'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “Isa said to him, ‘Why do you ask as to what is good/the best? Only God is good/the best. If you want to have everlasting life, follow the commandments of God.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And Jesus said, ‘Why are you asking me about what is good to do when there is only one who does good, and there is no other. It is only God. If you want to be given life forever, obey the commands of God.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Jesus said, ‘Why do you (sing.) inquire from me concerning what is good? Because God alone is good. But if you (sing.) want to join-in-experiencing life with no end, it is necessary that you (sing.) believe/obey God’s commands.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “Jesus replied, saying, ‘Why do you ask me what is good? Only God is really good. Therefore if you want life to be yours which has no ending, follow/obey what he has commanded.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “Jesus replied and said: ‘Do you know what you are saying when you call me good? For only God is good. If you want that God will give you the new life, then do the words which God commands.'” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)

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