Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 6:19:

• Uma: “As for Herodias, what a grudge she had against Yohanes, she wanted to kill him. But she had no opportunity to carry out her anger,” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “For it had been King Herod hep who had commanded Yahiya to be seized and he had commanded him to be imprisoned. It happened like this: This King Herod had married his sister-in-law, Herodiyas, but his younger brother Pilip, the husband of Herodiyas, was still alive. So-then when they already had become-one, Yahiya scolded the king. Yahiya said to him, ‘It is not right/lawful (halal) if you are-one with the wife of your brother. You are sinning.’ Na, that was the reason why Herodiyas became-the-enemy-of/enemied Yahiya and wanted to kill him. But the king didn’t allow it,” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Now Herodias was angry at John and wanted to have him killed, but King Herod would not allow it.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “Therefore Herodias bore-a-grudge-against Juan and wanted to have-him -killed, but she couldn’t.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “That’s why Herodias had evil in her mind/inner-being now. She really wanted to have Juan killed. But there was nothing at all she could do.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)

Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 6:20:

• Uma: “for Herodes ordered his soldiers to guard him in the prison. He was afraid to kill Yohanes for he knew that he was an upright person and holy too. When Herodes heard Yohanes speaking to him, his heart was agitated, but he was also enjoyed hearing him speak.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “because King Herod respected Yahiya. He knew that Yahiya was a straight/righteous man and (that) his liver was clean/holy. Therefore he was protected by the king and put in prison so that he would not be killed. Herod liked/wanted to listen to Yahiya teaching/preaching, but when he heard him, his thoughts/mind was troubled.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “King Herod was afraid of John for he knew that John was a righteous person inspired by God. That’s why he didn’t permit John to be killed. Herod liked to hear the teaching of John but it confused him.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “Because Herod feared Juan and he was protecting him, because he knew that he was a righteous and holy person. His thinking was difficult (i.e. created problems, difficult decisions) when he was listening to him, but he still liked/wanted to be listening to what he was telling.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “Because Herodes was afraid of Juan. For he knew that as for Juan, he was a straight/righteous person in the sight of God and a person dedicated to God. That’s why he wouldn’t permit Juan to be killed. For he liked to listen to the things Juan taught, even though the things being said caused his head to be troubled.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)

Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 6:21:

• Uma: “On the day of remembering the birth of King Herodes, Herodias got her opportunity. On that day, King Herodes made a feast to remember the day of his birth. He called many nobles, war chiefs and leaders from the land of Galilea.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “So-then one day the wish of Herodiyas was fulfilled. When the day came for remembering the birth of King Herod, Herod made a feast for the officials in his kingdom and for the captains of his soldiers, and for the important people in that land Jalil.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “But the time came for celebrating the day of Herod’s birth, and then Herodias at last found a way that she might have John killed. King Herod held a great feast, and he invited the leaders and chiefs of soldiers and the rich people in the province of Galilee.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “When Herod’s birthday (lit. day of Herod’s birth) arrived, he caused-to-be-invited the officials and leaders of the soldiers and those who had status (lit. something-to-be-acknowledged) in Galilea so that they would celebrate-with (lit. be-happy-with) him. And that was Herodias’ chance to have-Juan -killed.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “But there was a time when Herodias had an opportunity, when it was the birthday of Herodes. Herodes invited to a feast his officials/aids, the officers of the soldiers and people who had high/important blood there in Galilea.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)

Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 6:22:

• Uma: “During the feast, the female child of Herodias entered and danced [modero’]. King Herodes was very happy seeing that young woman dance, and so also [were glad] his guests. He said to the young woman: ‘If there is anything you (sing.) want, ask for it, I’ll give it to you (sing.).'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “So-then when they had all gathered there, the daughter of Herodiyas entered to dance. Na, Herod and his visitors were pleased. So-then the king said to the girl (budjang), ‘Ask of me. Whatever you want, I will give it to you.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “The daughter of Herodias came into the feast and danced, and King Herod and those eating with him enjoyed it very much. And because of this, King Herod said to her, he said, ‘Ask anything from me and I will give it to you.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “Because the young-lady who was Herodias’ child entered where Herod and his invited-ones were and she danced. They extremely enjoyed her dancing, therefore Herod said to her, ‘What do you (sing.) want/like? Tell it so I will give it to you (sing.).'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “Herodias’ daughter, who was the child of Felipe, entered and danced. Herodes and those invited were really pleased with it. That’s why the king said to that girl, ‘Ask me for whatever you want. I really will give it to you.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)

Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 6:23:

• Uma: “He also swore-an-oath, he said: ‘Whatever at all you (sing.) want, even half of my government, I will give you (sing.)!'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “And he still swore, he said, ‘Whatever you ask of me, I will really, truly give it to you, even if it is one half of my possessions.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “King Herod made a very strong promise to the one who danced. He said, ‘Whatever you ask me for, even half of my kingdom, I will give it to you.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “He also swore saying, ‘Whatever you (sing.) request, even the half of my rulership, I will give it to you (sing.).'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “Herodes really made an oath too that he would give even half of his kingdom if that’s what was asked for.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)

Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 6:24:

• Uma: “The young woman went out and asked her mother, she said: ‘Mother, what should I ask for?’ Her mother said: ‘Ask for the head of Yohanes the Baptizer!'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “The girl went outside and asked her mother, she said, ‘Mother, what on-earth (ente’) shall I ask?’ Her mother answered, ‘Ask the head of Yahiya who bathed the people.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Then the girl went out and went to her mother, and she asked what would be good to ask for. And her mother answered, ‘You ask for the head of John the Baptist.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “Then the young-lady went-out and went to inquire of her mother, ‘What shall I request?’ ‘The head of Juan the Baptizer,’ her mother answered.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “That girl went out to ask her mother what she should ask for. ‘The head of Juan who baptizes,’ was the reply of her mother.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)

Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 6:25:

• Uma: “She returned to the King and immediately said: ‘I request the head of Yohanes the Baptizer now, put on this tray.'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “Immediately the girl went in again hurriedly going to the king to ask, she said, ‘Sir, this is what I ask. Give me without-delay the head of Yahiya who bathed the people placed on a tray.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Then the girl quickly went in again and spoke to King Herod, she said, ‘What I am asking for right now is give me the head of John the Baptist placed on a plate.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “Then the young-lady hurried to return to King Herod and said to him, ‘I want you (sing.) to have-brought here immediately the head of Juan the Baptizer placed on a plate.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “The girl hurried to enter that place where the king was. She said, ‘What I really want you to give me right now is a plate on which is placed the head of Juan who baptizes.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)

Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 6:26:

• Uma: “Hearing that request, the King’s heart was so regretful. But he could no longer withdraw his words to the young woman, for he had sworn and the guests had heard.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “The king really regretted, but he did not want to go-back-on (dapat) his word because he had sworn in the presence of his visitors.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And then Herod was very sad, but because his promise was very strong which was heard also by the people who had come to the feast, he would lose face if he did not fulfill his promise.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “Herod was extremely sad (lit. thoughts hurt) when he heard that, but because he had sworn in-front-of the many he-had-invited, he was ashamed not to fulfill what he had-promised to her.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “When the king heard, he was really grieved. But because of his oath in the hearing of those he had invited, he didn’t refuse that girl.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)