New Testament: Filipino Version of the Bible

Yes, this Filipino version of the Holy Bible exist! The Philippine Bible Society (PBS) has launched the “New Testament: Pinoy Version” at the Manila International Book Fair.

The Pinoy version is for sale, and you can buy it online here. The description says “The first of its kind in the Philippines, this unique contemporary version uses the modern Filipino language variety that is commonly used by the younger generation. According to PBS’s Translation Consultant Dr. Anicia del Corro, “To capture the way the contemporary Filipino speaks, especially among the youth, this Pinoy Version is made available as an alternative version.”

Here are some of the bible verses translated into Filipino:

“Sobrang na-shock ako sa inyo. Ang dali n’yo namang tinalikuran ang Diyos. Imagine, sobrang bait n’ya at pinadala n’ya si Christ sa atin. Ang Diyos mismo ang pumili sa inyo, tapos ngayon, ine-entertain n’yo ang ibang Gospel?” (Galatians 1:6)

“Mga bobo ba talaga kayo? Nasimulan n’yo ngang maranasan ang kapangyarihan ng Holy Spirit sa buhay n’yo, tapos ngayon, aasa kayo sa sarili niyong lakas?!” (Galatians 3:3)

“Tapos, pinagtripan nila si Jesus. Sinaluduhan nila s’ya at sinabi, ‘Mabuhay ang hari ng mga Jews!’ Hinampas nila ng stick ang ulo ni Jesus at dinuraan siya.” (Mark 15:18)

After ilang minutes, may nakapansin ulit kay Peter at sinabi sa kanya, ‘Isa ka sa mga kasamahan nila.’ Pero sumagot si Peter, “Hindi po ako ‘yun, sir!” After one hour, may lalaking nag-insist, “Sure ako, kasama ni Jesus ang taong ito, kasi taga-Galilea din sya.” (Luke 22:58-59)

What do you think of this new version?