{"id":105497,"date":"2026-08-19T01:11:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T13:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/?page_id=105497"},"modified":"2026-08-27T09:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T21:51:03","slug":"the-bible-translation-roadmap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/the-bible-translation-roadmap\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bible Translation Roadmap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--module--divi-section--sodhhys1by\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--ky8eairyas\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">The Bible Translation Roadmap<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Our Bible Translation Vision Is Bold<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Inspired by the Great Commission, the United Bible Societies has an ambitious vision: <strong>1,200 Bible translations by 2038<\/strong>, making the Word of God accessible to <strong>600 million people<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cTherefore go and make disciples of all nations\u2026\u201d \u2014 Matthew 28:19 (NIV)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--bvl845kdqn\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--hhecnvn981_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-button--hhecnvn981\" href=\"\" data-interaction-trigger=\"e0m0j7tyeu\">Translation Progress<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--qcr08t2zfx_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-button--qcr08t2zfx\" href=\"\" data-interaction-trigger=\"ib7wtnsyiu\">The Vission<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section et-interaction-target-wrkje9snm9\" data-interaction-target=\"wrkje9snm9\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RS93222_Roadmap_icon-865x1024-1.png\" title=\"RS93222_Roadmap_icon-865x1024\" width=\"865\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RS93222_Roadmap_icon-865x1024-1.png 865w, https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RS93222_Roadmap_icon-865x1024-1-480x568.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 865px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-104903\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Making The Bible Accessible To Everyone, Everywhere<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>A Bold 20-Year Vision<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In 2018, the United Bible Societies Fellowship developed a bold vision \u2014 to complete <strong>1,200 Scripture translations by 2038<\/strong>. Of those, <strong>880 are first translations<\/strong>, and another <strong>320 are new or revised translations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span>At a cost of about\u00a0<\/span><strong data-dc-tpl=\"73\" data-om-id=\"02db1f59:77\">$500 million USD<\/strong><span>, the Roadmap will open the Word of God to\u00a0<\/span><strong data-dc-tpl=\"74\" data-om-id=\"02db1f59:78\">600 million people<\/strong><span>\u00a0worldwide \u2014 many for the very first time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>1,200<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Scriptures Translated<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>600M<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>People Reached<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>20<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Years To Complete<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>$500M<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Cost To Complete<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Join us in answering Jesus\u2019 call by supporting <em>The Bible Translation Roadmap<\/em> \u2014 so together we can bring the Word of God to the 201 million people who still have no Scripture in their heart language.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-video--kupa4b0d8z\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UBS - Bible for Everyone\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/734548381?h=6bb70a60b9&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>When you give towards <em>The Bible Translation Roadmap<\/em>, you support the translation projects we back each year, enabling people to engage with the life-changing Word of God in their own heart language.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section et-interaction-target-mbtynd29oj\" data-interaction-target=\"mbtynd29oj\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Bible Poverty Still Exists<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>The Bible Reaches More People Than Ever, Yet Millions Still Wait<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>As of the start of 2026, the full Bible is available in <strong>795 languages<\/strong> spoken by <strong>6.2 billion people,\u00a0<\/strong>over 70% of them translated by the United Bible Societies Fellowship, which Bible Society NZ is part of. Yet <strong>123 million people<\/strong> worldwide still cannot access the Word of God in their own heart language.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--jl80vhi8n2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--module--divi-column--opatdhlqnc\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_number_counter_0 et_pb_number_counter et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\">%<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Of The World\u2019s Languages Have No Scripture At All<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A total of <strong>3,272 languages<\/strong> used by <strong>123 million people<\/strong> still have no Scripture whatsoever.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--module--divi-column--opatdhlqnc\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_number_counter_1 et_pb_number_counter et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>People Don\u2019t Have The Full Bible<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Around <strong>1.5 billion people<\/strong> still do not have the full Bible available in their heart language.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">The Journey So Far<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Progress On The Roadmap<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>We have started the journey. Will you help us reach our destination? Here\u2019s what Bible Societies achieved in the two most recent years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>In 2024<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>105<\/h3>\n<p>languages received translations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>580M<\/h3>\n<p>people served<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>In 2025<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>100<\/h3>\n<p>languages received translations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>566M<\/h3>\n<p>people served<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In 2025, the United Bible Societies continued to expand global access to Scripture through a combination of first and new translations, as well as revisions, published in 100 languages used by approximately 566 million people, reflecting sustained activity across diverse linguistic contexts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"bsnz-sec\" style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:56px 32px;\"><div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px;\"><span style=\"flex:1; height:1px; background:#e3e6e8;\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BS-icon-positive.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"height:29px; width:auto; opacity:.75;\"><span style=\"flex:1; height:1px; background:#e3e6e8;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Latest First Bible Translations<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Communities Reading God\u2019s Word For The First Time<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A first translation is the first time Scripture is made available in a language.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--jl80vhi8n2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--module--divi-column--opatdhlqnc\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Vietnam \u00b7 Full Bible<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>First Full Bible For Vietnam\u2019s T\u00e0y People<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_33 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The T\u00e0y are Vietnam\u2019s second-largest ethnic group, over 1.8 million people. Their first Bible, published at the end of 2022, is the answer to a deep, long-held prayer to know and share God\u2019s Word in their heart language.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_24 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--module--divi-column--opatdhlqnc\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_34 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Nigeria \u00b7 Full Bible<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_35 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Okun Speakers Welcome Their First Bible<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_36 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The fastest global translation project, dedicated by The Bible Society of Nigeria in Kogi State on 3 November 2022, completed in a record five years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_25 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--module--divi-column--opatdhlqnc\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_37 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Angola \u00b7 New Testament<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_38 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>First New Testament For Umbangala Speakers<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_39 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>With their first New Testament launched mid-2022, around 400,000 Umbangala speakers in Angola can now read God\u2019s Word in their language for the first time, dancing for joy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_26 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_40 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Experience The Launch Of The Umbangala New Testament<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_1 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-video--kupa4b0d8z\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Umbangala New Testament launch in Angola\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ee6Y1ZPVr7M?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_17 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_27 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_1 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div class=\"bsnz-sec\" style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:56px 32px;\"><div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px;\"><span style=\"flex:1; height:1px; background:#e3e6e8;\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BS-icon-positive.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"height:29px; width:auto; opacity:.75;\"><span style=\"flex:1; height:1px; background:#e3e6e8;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_18 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_28 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Making Dreams Come True<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_41 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>In Their Own Words<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_19 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_29 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf10d<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_42 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\u201cWe will no longer need to use the Bible in a language that does not touch our hearts, and where we go to evangelise we will have no more difficulties.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_43 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Cristina Bartolomeu<\/strong><br \/>Umbangala New Testament<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_30 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_1 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf10d<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_44 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\u201cI went to church but I felt something was missing inside me \u2014 I lacked this Word. I have dreamed of this day for years!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_45 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Rosa Miudo<\/strong><br \/>Umbangala New Testament<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_31 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_2 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf10d<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_46 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\u201cWhen you present the Gospel in the language of the people you are preaching to, it is more impactful. It will bring about a total transformation in the lives of the people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_47 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Evangelist Omolara Theophelus<\/strong><br \/>Okun New Testament<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_20 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_32 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_3 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf10d<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_48 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\u201cI have since been consistently reading the Word of God, which has helped me do away with the bad things I was doing before. To be like Christ, one must be humble.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_49 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Olorundare Ayodele<\/strong><br \/>Okun New Testament<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_33 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_4 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf10d<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_50 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\u201cThis Bible is a magnificent and vital treasure. Through it, the San people are blessed with a library of more than 70 books in their mother tongue.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_51 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Monsignor Boniface KY<\/strong><br \/>Burkina Faso \u2014 First San Bible<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_9 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_21 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_34 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_6 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">It\u2019s A Matter Of Justice<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_52 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--39s45h11en\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>God Speaks To Us All In The Languages Of Our Hearts, Not Only The Languages Of Power<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_53 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Translation frees people to explore the Bible for themselves. No one should have to depend on others to interpret God\u2019s Word for them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_2 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-video--kupa4b0d8z\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 UBS Translation Snapshot\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1189972343?h=ebfdba7eaf&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--ze0vz3ngzv_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-button--ze0vz3ngzv\" href=\"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/donate\/\">Help Translate The Bible Into Heart Languages<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_10 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_22 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_35 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_7 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-blurb--11qxk0j011\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Understanding The Terms<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_54 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--zz0d6anrdn\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Three Kinds Of Translation<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_23 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--jl80vhi8n2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_36 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--module--divi-column--opatdhlqnc\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_55 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>First Translation<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_56 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The first time Scripture is made available in a language. A first Bible is the first time a language receives the full Bible; a first portion may be the very first Scripture a language receives, or a new portion added to what it already has \u2014 for example a language with the New Testament receiving the Book of Ruth for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_37 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--module--divi-column--opatdhlqnc\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_57 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>New Translation<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_58 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A completely fresh translation into a language that already has Scripture. It is not based on an existing translation, but is translated anew directly from the source texts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_38 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--module--divi-column--opatdhlqnc\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_59 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--o77fqf3209\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Revised Translation<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_60 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>An update of a translation that already exists, so the language stays understandable to the community today \u2014 keeping God\u2019s Word clear as everyday language changes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":104908,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-105497","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/105497","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105497"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/105497\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":105684,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/105497\/revisions\/105684"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105497"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}