A MILESTONE FOR LOVERS OF GOD'S WORD

Conclusion with Reaching Non-English Readers

The United Bible Societies reports that of the world's 6,500 languages, portions of the Bible are available in only 2,212. Hence, some 100 translators are working to produce the New World Translation of the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures in 11 and 8 languages respectively. God's will is "that all sorts of men should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth." (1 Timothy 2:4) The New World Translation will not doubt continue to play a major role in this regard.

We therefore rejoice that this translation has passed a milestone of 100 million copies, and we pray that many more millions will be produced in the future. We encourage you to examine for yourself. You will enjoy numerous special features: clear type, page headings, an index that can help you to locate familiar verses, detailed maps and fascinating appendix material. More important, you can read the this Bible with confidence that it accurately transmits the very sayings of God in your language.

Next time: Christmas in the Orient

Watchtower, 1999