Stories

Why is translating the Bible into local languages important? Why not just use the national language?

God uses a small word with a giant meaning.

Mr and Mrs Teoh, Bible storying specialists and consultants, share about oral storying projects they have been involved in.

Natural-sounding Singlish is peppered with particles such as lah, hor, meh. These enable speakers to communicate more effectively.

Throughout history, passwords have often been used to identify friend or foe.

A Chinese student said, "Jesus doesn’t feel real to me. I think he is a Western god."

"Ever since my family and I started reading the Word of God in our language, we’ve been rejoicing — and our joy continues to increase."

Wycliffe’s vision is to end Bible poverty, so that all people can engage with the Bible in their own language.

Daniel and Wei Lei Jesudason served among the Daga people from 1985 to 2005. Watch a video of their life and work.

Reaching people in their own language accords to them basic respect. It conveys the message: 'You matter.'