complete verse (Acts 10:29)

Following are a number of back-translations of Acts 10:29:

  • Uma: “That is why when you called me to come here, I did not make excuses first. So, as of now I want to know why you called me here.'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “That’s why when you sent for me, I did not hesitate to come. So-then I ask you (pl.), what is the reason you sent for me?'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Therefore when you sent for me, I was not reluctant to come here. And now tell me why is it that you need me?'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Therefore when you had-me -called, I came without making-excuses. Tell therefore the reason-you -had-me -called.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “Therefore since I was fetched, here I am now with you. I didn’t say no. Whatever it is for which I have been fetched, I am now listening-attentively.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)

Translation commentary on Acts 10:29

Without any objection may be rendered as “I did not object in any way” or “I did not ask any questions.”

Quoted with permission from Newman, Barclay M. and Nida, Eugene A. A Handbook on The Acts of the Apostles. (UBS Handbook Series). New York: UBS, 1972. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .