complete verse (Revelation 22:16)

Following are a number of back-translations of Revelation 22:16:

  • Uma: “‘I Yesus order the angels to go announce my words of advice to you (pl.) who follow me. I am the Descendant of King Daud, I am the Morning Star that shines.'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “‘I am Isa. I have commanded my angel to make all this known to you in the gatherings of people belonging to me. I am the descendant of Da’ud. I am called the Morning star, the brightest star.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “‘I, Jesus, have sent to you believers my angel to tell you everything. I am the descendant of the long ago King David. I am the morning star, the one which shines at dawn,’ said Jesus.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Jesus also said, ‘I am Jesus who sent my angel to confirm the truth of these-things to you so that you will then also make-them -known to the congregations. I am the descendant of David and the one designated as the morning/evening-star whose light is strong at cockcrow.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “Really I who am Jesus am the one who sent this angel of mine, so he could cause these things to be comprehended by you who are groups of my people who are believers in me. Really where I came out from is King David, for I am indeed his true descendant. Another name for me is, Shining Morning-star.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “Jesus again said: ‘I, Jesus, sent my angel to speak the words here in order that all the believers who gather in all places will be told. I am the descendant of David and I am the big star which shines in the morning,’ he said.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)

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