Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 1:9:
Uma: “One day, Yesus left Nazaret-town in Galilea-land, he came and requested-to-be-baptized by Yohanes. Yohanes baptized him in the Yordan river.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “So-then, at that time Isa arrived from Nasaret, a certain town there in the place/land Jalil. And he was bathed by Yahiya there in the river/water Jordan.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Now at that time when John was baptizing, Jesus came to John from the village of Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and John baptized him in the river Jordan.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “During that time when Juan was baptizing, Jesus arrived from Nazaret, a town in the province Galilea, and Juan baptized him in the river Jordan.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “At that time Jesus arrived coming from Nazaret in the district of Galilea. When he arrived there, he was baptized by Juan there in the river Jordan.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Shipibo-Conibo: “Then during those days Jesus came from Nazareth which is in Galilee. When he came from there, John washed him, at the Jordan.” (Source: James Lauriault in The Bible Translator 1951, p. 32ff. )
Balinese: “At that time. Ida [Ida is a personal article referring to the highest caste] Jesus came from the village Nasaret in the territory of Galilea, and then was baptized by Jokanan in the river Jarden.” (Source: J.L. Swellengrebel in The Bible Translator 1950, p. 75ff. )
Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 1:10:
Uma: “Thus after he was baptized, he came out of the water, and he saw heaven open and the Holy Spirit in-the-shape of a dove bird come down land on him.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “When Isa came out from the water, he saw the sky open and the Holy Spirit coming down to him like the appearance of a dove.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And when Jesus came out of the water, immediately he saw heaven opened and the Holy Spirit came down on him like a dove.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “When Jesus came-out of the water, right-then he saw heaven being opened and the Holy Spirit like a pigeon/dove coming-down until it landed on him.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “Just as Jesus was coming-out-of-the-water, he saw that the sky/heaven suddenly/unexpectedly opened, and the Espiritu Santo of God came down to him, the body/physical-appearance being like a dove.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Shipibo-Conibo: “Then just as he walked up out of the water, he saw the sky opening up. He saw the Spotless Spirit coming like a dove and falling on himself.” (Source: James Lauriault in The Bible Translator 1951, p. 32ff. )
Balinese: “Just did He come up out of the water. then He saw the heaven splitting up and the Holy Spirit descending on Him as a dovebird.” (Source: J.L. Swellengrebel in The Bible Translator 1950, p. 75ff. )
Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 1:11:
Uma: “God spoke from heaven saying to him: ‘You (sing.) are my Son whom I love. You (sing.) are the one who makes-happy my heart.'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “And there was a voice from heaven saying, ‘You are my beloved Son. I am really pleased with you.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Then God in heaven was heard saying, he said, ‘You are my dear Son. I am very much pleased with you.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “Then there was a voice from heaven that said, ‘You (sing.) are my much-loved child. You (sing.) are the one-with-whom-I-am-continually-satisfied.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “At the same time there was speech coming from heaven/sky which said, ‘You (sing.) really are my held-very-dear Son. I really am very pleased with you.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Balinese: “And then there was a voice from heavens. as follows: ‘You my child 1are Father’s Son who is loved by Father, only to you is the pleasing of Father’s heart.'” (Source: J.L. Swellengrebel in The Bible Translator 1950, p. 75ff. )
Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 1:12:
Uma: “After that, the Holy Spirit took Yesus to the wilderness [lit., empty field].” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “So-then immediately Isa was brought by the Holy Spirit into the lonely place.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And immediately then, Jesus was caused by the Holy Spirit to go into a place where nobody lived.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “Right-then the Holy Spirit directed Jesus to the place that had no inhabitants.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “Well after Jesus was baptized, he was at once taken by that Espiritu Santo who had-entered-to-indwell him, where he was taken to being a wilderness place.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Bariai: “And suddenly, the Straight Spirit sent Iesus so that he went to the desolate area.” (Source: Bariai Back Translation)
Kupsabiny: “The Holy Spirit immediately drove Jesus to the wilderness where there were also animals of the bush.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
Mairasi: “From-that-happening Great Above One’s Spirit sent Yesus to the place where noisiness stops.” (Source Enggavoter 2004)
Balinese: “That had just happened. then Jesus, by the might of the Holy Spirit, went forth to the barren field.” (Source: J.L. Swellengrebel in The Bible Translator 1950, p. 75ff. )
Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 1:1:
Uma: “This is the Good News, the story of the life of Yesus Kristus, the Child of God.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “This is the good news about Isa Almasi, the Son of God.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “Isaiah, the former prophet of God long ago, wrote what God said to his Son, and that was the beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, Son of God. God said, ‘There will be in the future a person whom I will cause to go ahead of you, and I will cause to announce that you will soon arrive.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “This is the beginning of the good news concerning Jesu Cristo the Child of God.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “As for this, it tells the Good News concerning Jesu-Cristo, that he is the Son of God.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 1:14:
Uma: “Not long after that, Yohanes the Baptizer was arrested and imprisoned. At that time, Yesus went Galilea-land and spread the good news that is from God,” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “After Yahiya had been imprisoned by the king, Isa went to the place/land Jalil. He proclaimed about the good news from God.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And when John had been arrested by King Herod, Jesus returned to the province of Galilee and preached there to the people the good news which comes from God.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “When Juan was already (lit. done) imprisoned, Jesus returned to Galilea to preach the good news from God.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “When Juan was now in prison, Jesus returned home to Galilea. He taught the Good News there which came from God.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Shipibo-Conibo: “Then back of John being shut in, Jesus went back to Galilee. Going, he told along the good word regarding Ruler God coming.” (Source: James Lauriault in The Bible Translator 1951, p. 32ff. )
Balinese: “After Jokanan had been put in jail, then Jesus came to the country Galilea to spread the good news, (which is) the Word of God.” (Source: J.L. Swellengrebel in The Bible Translator 1950, p. 75ff. )
Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 1:15:
Uma: “he said: ‘The time has almost arrived for God to become King on earth! Repent from your sins, believe the Good News.'” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “‘The time that was foretold has come,’ he said, ‘and the time of God’s ruling is near. Regret your sins and leave them now. And believe the good news.'” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And he said, ‘This is the time when the long ago prophecies will be fulfilled because God will soon now rule over you. Give up your bad deeds and believe the good news.'” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “He said, ‘The time that God designated has arrived. His ruling is near-in-time. Repent therefore of your sins and believe the good news.'” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “He was teaching, saying, ‘The determined time has come. The kingdom of God is now close. Repent now of your sins and drop/give-up them. Believe/obey this Good News.'” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Balinese: “His words: ‘Now it is the time. the kingdom of God is already near. Change your minds and believe the good news.'” (Source: J.L. Swellengrebel in The Bible Translator 1950, p. 75ff. )
Following are a number of back-translations of Mark 1:16:
Uma: “While he was walking on the edge of Lake Galilea, he saw two men. Their names: Simon with Andreas his relative. At that time they were fishing in the lake with nets, because that was their work.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
Yakan: “So-then, while Isa was walking at the edge of the lake called Jalil, he saw two siblings, Simon and Andariyas fishing-with-a-net (magpokot) there in the lake because they were fishermen.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
Western Bukidnon Manobo: “One day at that time as Jesus was walking along the shore of the lake of Galilee, he saw Simon and the younger brother of Simon, Andrew, who were netting for fish in the lake, for they were netters.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
Kankanaey: “On one-occasion when Jesus was walking along the edge of the wide pond/lake (henceforth lake) in Galilea, he saw Simon and Andrew who were siblings who were net-fishing, because that was their work.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
Tagbanwa: “Once when Jesus was walking there on the shore of the Lake of Galilea, he came upon two fisherman brothers, Simon and Andres. They were fishing (with a circular net hand-thrown from the shore).” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
Shipibo-Conibo: “Then, edging-along Galilee lake, Jesus saw Simon. He saw Simon’s brother Andrew also. They were cast-netting in the lake. They were fish getters.” (Source: James Lauriault in The Bible Translator 1951, p. 32ff. )
Balinese: While walking at the shore of the lake of Galilea, He met I Simon [I is a personal article referring to regular people] and his brother, I Andreas, whilst they were casting their net in that lake, for both were cast-net-fishers.” (Source: J.L. Swellengrebel in The Bible Translator 1950, p. 75ff. )
