Quotes of Encouragement

Lives Changed Through The Word

“I am convinced that Jesus is a real man Who came to offer me life in its fullness. There is no possibility of me going back to gods that will only compound my problems. I regret all the things I did as a worshipper of these things. I am very happy that I had the opportunity to be saved.”
—New believer, Africa

“When we worshiped God in our own language for the first time, it seemed as though God was talking directly to us. This is something that we had not expected to happen, but now it has begun because of the language project and God’s power. Now I have joined the project in order to help get more Scripture translated.”
—Translation team member, Africa

“The Scriptures have so much meaning when I hear them in the language that I was born with, that I find myself in tears as I ponder over a translated passage of Scripture.”
—New Testament recipient, Americas

Feasting on the Word

"When we read the English Bible, it's like trying to eat the husk of the coconut. But the translator has husked the coconut for us. Now we can eat the actual meat."
—New believer, Pacific

"Until I started reading the New Testament in my language, I was confused about a lot of things, like God's plan of salvation and the nature of the Trinity. Now that I am reading the Bible in my own language, I have a clearer grasp of Christian doctrine. My confidence in the truth of God's Word is stronger because it is as if God is speaking directly to me.” 
—New Testament recipient, Asia

“I've been a pastor for 20 years. All these years I've used the local trade language Bible, not fully understanding. It was like reading in moonlight. But now, reading this in my language is like bright sunlight!"
—Pastor, East Asia

The Power of the Bible

“God's Word heard in the mother tongue is powerful. Heard in another language, it can be like a sword kept in its sheath.”
—Translation reviewer, Africa

“I cannot convince anyone of his sin. I cannot change anyone. But this Book can show a person what he is. It can even hurt him, and he cannot argue against it. This Book has the power to change people. That’s what happened to me. That’s why the translation is so important.”
—Translation team member, Asia

"There is no greater thing than to give the Word of the Lord Jesus to those who are thirsty for it.”
—Translation team member, Africa