Our Story
Bringing the Bible to Those Who Need It Most
“So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”
Isaiah 55:11 ESV
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The Mission
Sharing God’s truth worldwide—and changing lives

Through the prayers and generosity of faithful followers of Christ like you, we are on a mission to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so that all may experience its life-changing message.

History
Bringing God’s Word where it’s needed most since 1816

Over two centuries ago, a faithful group of our nation’s founders united to establish American Bible Society. This group of notable leaders included Supreme Court Justice John Jay, Continental Congress President Elias Boudinot, and national anthem lyricist Francis Scott Key, among other prominent Americans. In many ways, American Bible Society’s roots are closely entwined with those of the country itself.

Since its founding, and with the compassion and commitment of our generous supporters, American Bible Society has reached millions of people in the United States and abroad, transforming lives and eternities with the priceless gift of Scripture.

In 1835, we translated the first Braille Bible, which allowed the Blind to read God’s Word for the very first time. We also produced the first pocket Bible for soldiers during the American Civil War, bringing the light of the Gospel to the frontlines of one of our nation’s darkest chapters. Our first Bible translation was for the Lenape tribe of Delaware, and since then we have introduced Bibles in a host of other languages.

Today, we rejoice in God’s unceasing faithfulness, and in the persistent generosity of the donors who stand beside us in our mission to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so that all may experience its life-changing message.

You can transform lives through God’s Word today

Provide the Bible for waiting hands and open hearts.

Right now, there are millions of people with no access to the Bible’s message of love, hope, and eternal salvation. But you can change that! Your generous support helps put the Bible in the hands and hearts of people desperate for its truth.

Help God’s Word reach all nations

Your generosity will provide more Bibles in heart languages and change lives.

Giving monthly is the most effective way to multiply impact year-round.

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“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Romans 10:17 NKJV
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