Following are a number of back-translations of Philippians 1:21:

• Uma: “Because if I live, it is Kristus who is living in my life. And even though I should die, it is my blessing / good-fortune!” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “Because as for me, the reason that I want to live here in the world is so that I can continue to praise Almasi. But if I die, na that is already better for me.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And because of this, I want that my living here on the earth might be for a long time yet so that I might continue honoring Christ; however, if I die, that’s much better for me.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “Because as for me, I have no other intention in my lifetime but that Cristo be praised, but if I die, that would be still better, because I will go to where he is.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “Because as far as I’m concerned, as long as I’m still alive all my life and hope are concentrated in Cristo. And well, if I die, the outcome will be good for I will then be there with him.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
• Tenango Otomi: “For me, I want that I only live to do the will of Christ. If it be that I die, then even more of the good I will encounter.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)