Why Bible Translation?

“We would like to know what your God has to say, but we don’t trust any man to tell us; he might lie. We want to read it for ourselves in our own language.”

~ leader from the Polynesian Islands

While most of us can name 10 or even 20 different languages, there are actually over 6,900 languages currently spoken in the world today. Of that number, less than half have any portion of Scripture available in any accessible form. Over 2,200 languages need a Bible in their language and represent approximately 350 million people. That is more than the U.S. population. Only 451 languages have the whole Bible. More than just numbers, these are individual people without access to the life-giving, life-changing hope and power of God’s Word. Each language is unique and perfectly suited for the person who uses it, thinks in it, and identifies himself with it. Often people learn a national language for trade for other purposes, but for understanding deep and meaningful concepts they need the language they learned first—their heart language.

Many of those 2200 languages without Scripture remain behind closed doors. Dominant political, social and religious forces cut entire people groups off from hearing of God’s love. These hostile environments make translation work difficult or impossible for outsiders. The good news is that national speakers are stepping forward to take up the responsibilities and challenges of Bible translation in their own language. In many places where foreigners are not welcome, nationals are the only ones who will be able to do the job. While many are willing, national translators need help. Training as well as technical, financial and prayer support are necessary for them to succeed.

Why do we need your help? Because these people have no promises. No solid hope. No clear picture of who God is and what He’s done for them. By partnering with us, you make it possible for God’s Word to be translated for people who desperately need to know the power of God’s life giving message.

By partnering with The Seed Company through the OneVerse program, you can have a significant part in growing the Word of God in soils where it has not yet been planted.

We believe that God is sovereign, and trust Him to meet the needs of Bible translation. It’s our hope that you will prayerfully consider partnering with us and participate only as you feel God is directing. Please know that you are a valued partner in what God is doing in His Kingdom – whether you support this work by joining us in your concerts and ministry or though prayer.

"And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come."

~ Matthew 24:14, NLT