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The Greek that is translated as “What do you suppose that I am?” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “Who do you mistakenly think I am?” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
See also Who do you claim to be?.
The Greek that is translated as “Who are you?” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “Who do you mistakenly think you are?” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
See also Who do you claim to be?.
The Greek in 1 Corinthians 5:11 that is translated as “anyone who bears the name of brother” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “those who mistakenly think they are our Christian brethren.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
The Greek that is translated as “if you think that you are wise” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “if there are those of you who mistakenly think that you are wise.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
The Greek that is translated as “you have hidden these things from the wise” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “you have hidden these things from those who mistakenly think they are wise.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
The Greek in 1 Corinthians 1:19 that is translated as “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “I will destroy the wisdom of the hearts of those who mistakenly think they are wise.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
The Greek in 1 Corinthians 2:1 that is translated as “in lofty words or wisdom” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “I did not mistakenly think that my words were good. I did not mistakenly think that there was the wisdom of my heart.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)
The Greek in 1 Corinthians 2:4 that is translated as “not with plausible words of wisdom” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “I did not force you like people do, those who mistakenly think they are wise.” Huixtán Tzotzil frequently uses the verb -cuy to express “to mistakenly think something” from the point of view of the speaker. (Source: Marion M. Cowan in Notes on Translation 20/1966, pp. 6ff.)