The Greek that is translated as “Who do you claim to be?” 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.)
We are fools for the sake of Christ
The Greek that is translated as “We are fools for the sake of Christ” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “We are mistakenly thought to be of no use.” 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 message about the cross is foolishness
The Greek in 1 Corinthians 1:18 that is translated as “the message about the cross is foolishness” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “the message about the cross are empty words they mistakenly think.” 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 foolishness of our proclamation
The Greek in 1 Corinthians 1:21 that is translated as “the foolishness of our proclamation” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “even though they mistakenly think they are empty words what we preach to them.” 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.)
they are foolishness to them
The Greek in 1 Corinthians 2:14 that is translated as “they are foolishness to them” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “he mistakenly think they are empty words.” 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.)
You believe that God is one𖺗 you do well
The Greek that is translated as “You believe that God is one; you do well” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “I’ve believed that there is only one God, you say. You mistakenly think that is enough.” 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.)
their religion is worthless
The Greek in James 1:26 that is translated as “their religion is worthless” or similar in English is translated in Huixtán Tzotzil as “it’s in vain that we mistakenly think we are believers.” 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.)
these are not drunk
The Greek in Acts 2:15 that is translated as “these are not drunk” or similar in English had to be translated in Tzotzil as “We (excluding you) are not drunk.” A literal translation would be inferring that Peter had not received the Holy Spirit along with the rest who were present in the upper room. (Source: Marion Cowan in The Bible Translator 1962, p. 90 )