complete verse (Acts 22:9)

Following are a number of back-translations of Acts 22:9:

  • Uma: “As for my companions, they saw that shining as well, but they did not know what that speaker said to me earlier.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “Na, my companions saw the light,’ said Paul, ‘but they did not understand what the voice was saying to me.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “As for my companions, they saw the brightness, but they did not hear anyone talking to me.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Now as for my traveling-companions, they saw what-flashed, but they didn’t hear what the speaker said.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “As for my companions, they saw that light, but they couldn’t distinguish the words being said to me.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)

Translation commentary on Acts 22:9

On this verse see 9.7. In the earlier account the companions of Paul all hear, though they did not see the light.

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 .