complete verse (Matthew 22:17)

Following are a number of back-translations of Matthew 22:17:

  • Uma: “That is why we ask that you (sing.) tell us, what is your (sing.) opinion, Teacher: according to the laws of our (incl.) religion, may we (incl.) pay taxes to Kaisar, or not?'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “Therefore tell us what you say/think. Is it in agreement with our (incl.) law to pay tax to the Leader Sultan of the tribe of Roma or is it not?'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Therefore, tell us, do we break our (incl.) law if we pay the tax to our (incl.) king who is in Rome?'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “Therefore please say what your (sing.) opinion is here. Do we (excl.) break our law if we (excl.) pay tax to the Emperador in Roma?'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “Well what do you think? Is it in harmony with what Moises commanded to pay the payment which that Romano Impiradur who rules over us (incl.) is causing to be paid? Is it possible/acceptable or not?'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “So now we want you to tell us, is it right to pay the money asked by the ruler or not?'” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)
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