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Bible Agency Provides 400+ Million Scriptures During 194 Years of Ministry

23.06.2004

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado—International Bible Society (IBS), translation sponsor of the New International Version (NIV) Bible, recently surpassed the 400 million mark in number of Scriptures distributed.

IBS has distributed more than 402 million Scriptures since its founding in 1809. In addition, IBS has translated Scripture in 88 of the world’s major languages and, in conjunction with Wycliffe Bible Translators, has published God’s Word in more than 660 languages.

Through a ministry alliance with Gospelcom’s Bible Gateway, IBS provides online Scriptures to virtually every corner of the world. Beginning in 1995 with the NIV and in 1996 with the Arabic Bible, IBS has put 40 translations online in various digital formats. Online Scripture outreach continues to grow as IBS currently serves more than 1.5 million unique visitors per month. To learn more about IBS, please visit the IBS website at www.IBS.org.

“While the scope of the Bible Society’s ministry has widened since 1809, our goal remains the same—evangelism,” said Peter Bradley, President of IBS. “We accomplish that goal through translating and reaching out with Scriptures. We have committed ourselves to making the Word of God available to anyone who truly wants it.”

Tom Youngblood, IBS Vice President for Outreach, added, “For nearly 200 years, we have worked diligently to provide appropriate Scriptures to people. From prison inmates to children, youth, disaster/crisis victims and many more, we have planted the ‘seed’ of God’s Word. It is hard to know the impact of 400 million Scriptures on the lives of men and women around the world. But we are confident the Word has done its work and has sprouted and matured and increased the population of heaven.”

Youngblood continued, “Throughout IBS’ history, we have worked with ministries around the world in unique and strategic alliances. Churches, para-church ministries, denominations and missionaries have been key in helping IBS achieve this milestone of 400 million Scriptures.”

In 2002, IBS introduced the Today’s New International Version (TNIV) translation. Produced by the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT) that originally gave the world the NIV, the TNIV is the most accurate, up-to-date member of the NIV family.

“Accuracy is our sacred trust.” Bradley said. “I am convinced beyond the shadow of any doubt that God wants everyone to hear the message of Jesus Christ in the language they understand while remaining true to the original Greek and Hebrew manuscripts.”

IBS is an independent, non-profit organization with membership in the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) and the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE).

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