The worldwide status of Bible translation (2007):
6,912
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...the number of languages spoken in the world today
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2,251
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...the number of languages without any of the Bible, but with a possible need of a Bible translation to begin
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193,000,000
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...the number of people who speak the 2,251 languages where translation projects have not yet begun
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1,953
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...the number of translation programs currently in progress for languages without adequate Scripture
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nearly 80%
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...amount of the world’s remaining Bible translation needs that are located in the three areas of greatest need |
1,168
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...the number of language communities which have access to the New Testament in their heart language
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438
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...the number of language communities which have access to the entire Bible in the language they understand best
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6,500,000,000
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...the population of the world
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Although Bible translation is progressing at a more rapid rate today than ever before, an overwhelming amount of work has yet to be done.