Translation of the Bible into the Quechua Language

During the pastor's retreat in southern Peru, a dedication service was held celebrating the translation of the New Testament of the Bible into the Quechua language (spoken by many in the southern part of Peru). Under the direction of Dr. Hantz Bernard with Bibles International, our colleague Tim Whatley, headed up the project. It was a laborious task that took 14 years!

The translators with Dr. Bernard dedicate the N. T. Quechua Bible to God's glory and thank Him for this great accomplishment.

Missionary Tim Whatley holds up a new copy of the Scriptures for all to see. It was an emotional moment.

The group of godly leaders in southern Peru undertook the translation of the New Testament from Greek to their language. They worked faithfully and methodically under difficult circumstances. We rejoice with this team of translators for the Bible in Quechua. We also commend them and Bibles International for their diligence and hard work. What a joy to be present for the ceremony.

The translation team cherishes their copy as they praised the Lord for their Quechua Bible. They humbly thanked the Lord for what He did through their efforts.

As soon as the first copies were placed in the hands of eager believers and pastors, they began reading with great interest and intense enthusiasm.

Here is a sweet young pastor's wife from the mountains with her brand new Bible.

Some expressed that it was first time they understood God’s Word in their mother tongue! These comments made it all worthwhile for those who had worked so hard on the project.

Many of the people are more comfortable in their mother tongue, Quechua. This pastor purchased several Bibles to take back to his church. In the picture above, the man to the left of the pastor is one of the main translators. Tim is to the right of the pastor