The United Bible Societies statistics show that the upward trend of last year continued. Most Bibles were distributed in Spanish and English.

The United Bible Societies reported that 100 million people read some scripture in their own language for the first time in 2022.

The United Bible Societies reported that there has been an increase of 5.5%.although distribution challenges “are still high”, due to the pandemic.

The Chinese legendary speed skater finds inner strength in the Bible, which she carries everywhere, even to the skating rink. An article by the United Bible Societies China Partnership.

A campaign calls to sponsor one translated verse of Scripture to “eradicate ‘Bible poverty’”. They hope 95% of the world’s population will have access to a full Bible.

The Chinese government aims to reinterpret and retranslate the Bible in order to enhance the “‘Chinese style’ of Christianity and theology”.

According to the American Library Association its appearance on the 'black list' is due to “its religious viewpoint.”

There are 61 languages with complete Bibles. Readers in English, Spanish and French have many more options than those living in Eastern European countries.