What is the World's Most Translated Website?

Lee
I would never have guessed. Michael Jackson came from a family of Jehovah's Witnesses. I get the feeling that his upbringing damaged him.
24-07-2015 Reply

Shelley
If that’s correct; what’s the reason for the millions and millions of others who are damaged products of society
01-04-2019

Dean
AWESOME!!!
24-07-2015 Reply

Jewels
Regardless of their beliefs, the scope of their translation work is staggering. Especially since they translate into so many sign languages, which is one of the most overlooked areas in translation. Commendable indeed.
30-07-2015 Reply

Charlotte
I have worked as a medical and pharmaceutical freelance translator for 18 years ... and I happen to be a Jehovah's Wittness (lol, I promise not to preach here). In Denmark, when you are fifteen, you are invited to work somewhere for 2 weeks to get a little feel for what you would like to do in the future. I worked for 2 weeks at Jehovah's Witnesses branch office in Denmark and got my first taste of translation work. I remember that day clearly. Started working at 8 AM and when I was told "Hey, it's lunch time!" I couldn't believe my own ears. Time just flew. I don't translate for Jehovah's Witnesses, but I am still very impressed with the scope, quality, and consistency of their work. And I still love translating!
02-08-2015 Reply

Diamantara
Great. One think i jthought when i read this, is it a real show of approval from God? Or isn't it remarkable that they show so much care for all sorts of people as it is commanded by our Lord Jesus in Mathew 24:14?
10-08-2015 Reply

Gerald
JWs have 3 reasons why they need to reach all sorts of people with different backgrounds, language, and status. 1. Love for Jehovah God. 2. Love for all sorts of people. 3. As a WITNESS to all the nations. Matthew 24:!4 Though some peoples lack interest, we will keep on preaching the good news of God's Kingdom, to keep on searching for people from all the nation who are fed up from the wickedness happening in this world. If you would read our Matthew 24:!4 our purpose is not proselytizing but to give WITNESS to all the nation, before the end of this wicked system comes.
25-08-2015 Reply

Sandra
Nice article! Though I would like point out that for decades many of Jehovah's Witnesses did not have access to WT publications or at least on a regular basis. Yet, those ones were united with the organization and their fellow believers. It is not a "necessity" to have access to the publications. Because our main text book is the Bible. The publishing in so many languages is really two fold in purpose: To help us all to be united in the faith and to fulfill Christ's commission stated at Matt 28:19, 20 and Matt 24:14. We worship a God who is not partial to any nation, but accepts all who want to serve Him. So our publishing in so many languages reflects this viewpoint of our God. Thank you again for your article!
18-09-2015 Reply

Leah
I think it's amazing! In addition to the reasons already given for translation into so many languages, it's also because of Christlike love. We want people to read and understand the Bible in their native tongue, the "language of the heart".
20-09-2015 Reply

Alexis Klatt
The Watchtower & Awake magazines are the most widely distributed worldwide also. Not to mention their New World Translation Bible has been voted by Bible Scholars who are Not JWs, to be the most accurate Bible translation on the planet today! :)
20-09-2015 Reply

Daniel
This is the proof that Jehovah's witness are concern to all people what ever their race or culture as long as the people will understand about the goodnews of the kingdom.Mat.24:14. Jehovah God is the reason to all of this because He loves us all.
21-09-2015 Reply

Elfira Rosa
This article is so true. As one of Jehova's Witnesses, i am proud to be one of the world organization. You know why? Jehova's Witnesses have a close brotherhood in worldwide. Beside that preaching work of Jehova's Witnesses span worldwide. Jehova's Witnesses is a unity organization. Many thanks for this good article. I really appreciate for this.
21-09-2015 Reply

Robert de Jong
Politiken.dk (a Danish newspaper) mentioned the other day, that translaters are using the Bible and The Watchtower as research for automatic translator programs. It is interesting to read that all these efforts are noticed by media outlets.
21-09-2015 Reply

Marcos Carneiro
JW's efforts are to support the spreading of the Gospel (Good News) of the Kingdom, which is believed to rule over mankind in a near but indefinite future: "And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all inhabited Earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come." (Matthew 24: 14, Jesus's prophecy) They also believe that in due time God "will change the language of the peoples to a pure language so that all of them may call on the name of Jehovah to serve Him shoulder to shoulder" (Zephaniah 3: 9), that is, the great barrier of languages that shun people from one another must be reduced to nil in order to learn how to please the Lord in togetherness.
21-09-2015 Reply

paulina
I opened this article because I guessed it was related to the witnesses. Great to know that the hard work is being noticed and being available to all.
21-09-2015 Reply

Jodie
Thank you for this article. One small correction though. This is not a work of prostelizing and no one is required to read our literature. We are following the command to preach Gods kingdom as mankind's only hope. We conduct millions of Bible studies free of charge and use many translations of the Bible, however the New World Translation is acknowledged to be the most accurate. Being able to study the Bible in ones native tongue reaches the heart. Jehovah is an impartial God and he said he'd speed up his preaching work in the last days and that is what he is doing. Btw, the website has wonderful videos for children and good advice for youths. Www.jw.org
21-09-2015 Reply

Juliet Tassy
i am just proud to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
21-09-2015 Reply

Evy Michaels
All this amazing translation work is indeed a sign of Jehovah God's blessing and approval. We serve a loving and caring father whose only desire is that people of all nations irrespective of their language and background should come to know Him and also give people hope that soon all these woes we experience on earth today shall soon pass away. If that is not a sign of His great love for us, I don't know what is.
22-09-2015 Reply

Ratih Purnama
Oh yes of course!! If Jehovah God wants, no one can against His way!!! 🙌🏽👏🏼
22-09-2015 Reply

Cristian
Beautifull article. Once again JW's love is shown in front of the planet. Let your kingdom come Jehovah.
22-09-2015 Reply

John
A tremendous amount of dedicated effort by a group of a very dedicated people. All done by Volunteers. ......wow. It's a good lesson that Corporate America can learn from. John
22-09-2015 Reply

DaddyBruce
Even more astounding about this feat is the fact that the entire process runs on volunteer work. No one gets a salary or gets paid in the entire organization. Guess you could say "non-prophet!" Supreme organization takes a Supreme organizer, especially in the face of so much opposition incurred over the past century.
22-09-2015 Reply

Heather
I am not surprised at all. The publication of the Watchtower and Awake magazine are not strictly religious content. The Watchtower is more so inclined to speak of the bible and teachings. However the Awake magazine is very informative and has articles regarding all facets of life,current events, history, and medical facts and is very informative. Everything is published and work is done by volunteers receiving no salary for their work. The publications are free and donations are accepted but not expected. The efficiency in the way the organization is run is astounding. They do amazing work.
22-09-2015 Reply

Myan Li
With Jehovah God in backing, this is not so surprising! Clearly Jehovah's witnesses is the only organization who gained God's approval... I'm proud to be one!
22-09-2015 Reply

Diane
As far as the Micheal Jackson comment, you can randomly pick anyone, from any religious upbringing, even non religious households and make that general statement. Let's get real
22-09-2015 Reply

Nicolas
Even more important.... All, that's right, ALL of the publications, films, audio files, etc are FREE. No hidden costs or subscriptions. Simply free!!!
22-09-2015 Reply

Rebeccandkiki
The one thing this article does not mention is the website name/address! Www.jw.org There are many false, apostate jehovah witness websites out there. If you were to Google it you may not at first be directed to the correct address which could lead to much false information. Be careful, the only website by Jehovah's Witnesses is WWW.JW.ORG.
23-09-2015 Reply

Cynthia
No one is ever damaged by learning Bible principles. We are admonished to teach our children from infancy. .. (Timothy ) Mr. Jackson became damaged because he refused to live by the standards set forth in the Bible. It isn't manditory to read the Watchtower and Awake magazines in order to be accepted. Our main source of study is the bible itself. The magazines are an additional source of education that compliments the knowledge we receive. There are inspirational stories, facts about nature, and a wealth of information about the wonderful world we live in....all based on the accurate bible principles.
23-09-2015 Reply

Lori
The scope of the translation work should convince anyone that JW's are blessed by Jehovah God in the work they are doing to reach everyone possible according to Jesus words: You will be Witnesses of me both in Jerusalem and the most distant part of the earth." While not perfect they are united in a worldwide brotherhood., preaching the good news of Gods Kingdom, the only solution to men's problems.
23-09-2015 Reply

Wesley
This is an interesting article, though I must point out that the claim that Jehovah's Witnesses "MUST" read Watchtower materials is not a fact. The articles are just bible study aids, and the Bible is the only material that any Christian "MUST" read. And while it is true that the Witnesses have a very special translation of the bible, the only real difference between it and other existing versions is that the Divine Name of Jehovah has been restored to it where possible, and some confusing passages have been translated to reflect the original meaning more clearly than is done in other available bibles, most of which were translated by religious authorities that believe in traditions originating in Catholicism that are extra-biblical.
23-09-2015 Reply

sylvia
No surprise because Jehovah is magnifying his name in many ways ("the nations shall know that i am Jehovah" - Ezekiel 38). JW Broadcasting (tv.jw.org) has much to tell about how this is being accomplished.
23-09-2015 Reply

Hugh Bishop
The main thing that most observers mistake is----getting to know God and belonging to a religion. Anybody can belong to a religion, but to get to know God and do his will is another level of understanding.
23-09-2015 Reply

M. Thomas
Reading this article I could not help but be reminded on the story of the Tower of Babel. Quite the interesting juxtaposition.
23-09-2015 Reply

Brandon
I'm so proud to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses. One thing that the article does not mention is that the name of the website is www.jw.org. And that this is all done on charity work, no cost for seats at our meetings or cost for literature. Along with that you can receive a FREE home bible study, in whatever your language is, if you request one at WWW.JW.ORG.
23-09-2015 Reply

Jamin
Absolutely love this! It goes to show how Jehovah is blessing the work of His truly dedicated witnesses.
23-09-2015 Reply

Joanne
This proves God's power is behind these people, he who invented and caused language to become at Babel would be in charge here
23-09-2015 Reply

Claus Højer
The most important thing about our publications being translated is the fact that ALL people should come to know that the one whose name is Jehovah ,is the most high in the ALL the Universe.Just as the model prayer set out for us by Jesus Christ , the first priority for true Christians is that Gods name , Jehovah,must be made known.This is also the reason why we are called Jehovahs Witnesses, and are proud to be bearers of this name.
23-09-2015 Reply

Julie
Actually, if it weren't for jehovas witnesses we wouldn't have had google translate as early as we do
23-09-2015 Reply

Marianne
" a balanced view of money" "How to stop Strife in the Home" "how to be a good listener" "stand up to peer pressure" Whiteboard animation, great drawings, super advice about dealing with bullying!"How can I control my weight" "Improve your health - 5 things you can do today" This website contains practical advice on everyday questions for people of all ages, all over the world, no obligation,no commitment, free of charge, no wonder this is popular. I recommend it. .
23-09-2015 Reply

Amarachi
Yes, is not everyone who reads the watchtower that r JWites. U didnt talk about the animations, videos and talks. Jehovah is the first educationist and he want all to learn from him. You too r welcome
23-09-2015 Reply

Dave Cox
The reporting on the stats regarding the translation work is great and much appreciated. The reporting on the purpose and motivation for our translation work has a lot to be desired. Yes the translation work is designed in part so that all of Jehovah's Witnesses have access to our publications in our own language. However the main reason why thousands of volunteers, and No doubt millions of dollars in voluntary contributions are invested in this translation effort is for the benefit of non JW's. It is our desire to answer peoples questions about God, his purpose for the earth, why he allows human suffering, and how each one of us can be reconciled with God! All from the Bible, and in our native language. Thank you TOMEDES for at least bringing to light this important translation work
23-09-2015 Reply

Gerry
They are fully organized no such religion like this in the world and all the translator are volunteers.
23-09-2015 Reply

Brandon
Nice article except your conclusion about this: "all its adherents must be able to read the Watchtower's". Their publications are merely supplemental to the Bible. A more accurate statement would be to say that "anyone should be able to read the Bible". A second point would be the idea that they have a 'special translation' of the Bible. I'm not sure what you meant to infer but The New World Translation is widely accepted to be a very accurate translation in many respects. The organization does reference and use of a multitude of Bible translations as well.
23-09-2015 Reply

Dottie
I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and so proud to be one and so proud to have the truth! I have to respond to the first Micheal Jackson comment, He knew right from wrong and it didnt help that his father was extremely abusive to him. I think if his father gave him that chance he would still be serving Jehovah today!
23-09-2015 Reply

Cici
I just opened jw.org. Pretty impressive content.
23-09-2015 Reply

Andrew
This world record only tells everyone that there exists a religious group that cares so much about people of many, if not all, languages about the best message this generation could ever have... that they should also care about.
23-09-2015 Reply

Julie
In this wicked world, many loyal people to Jehovah God succumb to imperfection and sin. Thus, in the case of Mr. Michael Jackson, we have learned through interviews with his dedicated mother that the children were raised under harsh conditions, mostly at the hands of their father. At the time of his abusiveness, he was NOT following the loving example of our savior, Jesus Christ, or of our loving Father, Jehovah God.Therefore, he was acting in sin and thus created a deep seated pain in the minds and hearts of his own family, whom he was in charge of protecting and guiding, according to Jehovah's arrangement. If anyone has ever experienced abuse in the form of mental, physical, or sexual, especially at the hands of someone in charge of your well being as a defenseless child, the effects over years really takes its toll. Who of us are worthy to judge each other, especially since we are also all sinners (none of us perfect)? Families suffering such abuse usually date back generations, as perhaps Mr. Joe Jackson faced abuse in his own childhood and thus knew no other way of raising his children. Jehovah can see our true heart condition, is very much empathetic to our sufferings, and takes all of this into consideration. This does not mean Mr. Michael Jackson has been forgotten by Jehovah. Also, Jehovah is always there for ALL of us and he never leaves us, we are the ones who deny his love by not showing utmost faith and obedience to Him!!! As one of Jehovah's Witnesses who was in a very similar upbringing in the Truth, I came to the realization long ago that my parents were NOT acting in accordance to bible scriptures of loving others as yourself when they unleashed their abuse upon me and my siblings. Jehovah, however, remained with me as I found my way back to Him on my own accord as an adult and even showed his love and direction to me as a young child. Many instances, I felt his love and gently guidance, as I dealt with the effects mentally and physically. Jehovah will NOT remove persecution from us, yet he will provide a means to ENDURE if we rely upon Him entirely. Do not give up on yourself, family members, or others that show interest in Jehovah, dear brothers and sisters! Also, for those who are curious about the bible and what wonderful blessings Jehovah has in store for we humans in the future and how he will bring this wicked system to an end without lasting pain in our hearts and minds, I encourage you to contact a local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and ask for someone to answer any sincere questions you may have. There are more than 8 million faithful witnesses worldwide eager to help you learn from your copy of the bible, if you are interested.
24-09-2015 Reply

Joena
Amazing!!! Such a wonderful witnessing tool for all kinds of people by people who truly Love Jehovah God and their Neighbors. Jehovah God is not partial as Acts 10:34 states thus we his people display such Love by reaching them with the Goodnews for it is his will that all sorts of people will be save. 1 Timothy 2:4. Thanks for the goodnews.
24-09-2015 Reply

Anon
I just want to point out that this writer got something wrong. JW's do not believe that access to the Watchtower is necessary and neither is access to the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. Access to the Bible is necessary in order to read and believe what's in it but this article makes it sound like to be a JW it requires you have these 2 things and that simply is not true.
24-09-2015 Reply

Steve M. Parkview Congregation
I appreciate the fact that this underscores proof of unity and love among the true Christians. What other organization would go through so much effort to help their neighbor to draw close to their Creator and come to an accurate knowledge of his word? While many others are consistently in a disagreement and fail to provide what is needed spiritually to its citizens or members, Jehovah's organization unifies all. Jehovah God should be given all credit for this amazing feat as he is not partial to any race... We encourage all who can to examine God's Word and build your personal relationship with him . (John 17:3)
24-09-2015 Reply

Shedera
This, the Bible, Jehovah God's heavenly Kingdom, his son, Jesus Christ, myriads upon myriads of angels in the heavens, my/our while association of spiritual minded brothers and sisters; from pediatric to geriatric, taught in weekly schools...this is my/our spiritual heritage. This brings a smile to heart, knowing we are, unitedly, working in many aspects to get this cherished, heavenly kingdom work accomplished. All, with Jehovah God's guidance through his appointed means. As Galatians 6:9,10 commands, as Jehovah's people, we look to "...work what is good toward all...". All assignments are covered by ones motivated not just by obedience, they are fulfilled from the heart to reach other earnest-hearted ones, hungering for truth. Everybody needs to know, What Does the Bible Really Teach. Yes. Too, through logic reasoning: Seeing Jehovah help safeguard me in many ways, fulfillment of biblical prophecies of old, to the word; seeing strongly entrenched things in opposition to God's view altered... Certainly, then, Jehovah God's word deserves to the import that Jesus himself placed on it... (Psalm 40:8, 143:10, Matthew 7:21, John 3:16-18 ) The work He assigned to his people, has such urgency as well as potency. It cannot be contained to just ourselves. Such relief aide, must be shared to bring refreshing relief to any one with that desiring ear to hear/to receive help to Draw Closer to Jehovah. With WWW.JW.ORG, individuals, can take their time to do their own research to study to educate self. Plus, one follows the noble minded ones of the Boreans spoken of in the book of Acts, Acts 17:10,11. Hearsay, was not what contended them. ***Pray for God's understanding, Study, Research, Meditate on what is covered. Revelation 3:12, 13. Keep on Seeking, First, God's Kingdom, Shedera,
24-09-2015 Reply

cs :)
731languages! It is amazing!! It is awesome!!! As there are nearly 6,500 spoken languages in the world. 731covers slightly more than 10% of the total. That also meants at least 10% of world's races with difference languages/tongues are now make possible to use their most familiar mother tongue to learn Bible's truth and draw themselves closer to Jehovah. Indeed, this is a very remarkable achievement. We sincerely thank Jehovah for the following: 1) for making it possible for us to see how He Himself gradually makes His words come truth. 2) for giving every one of us to have the privilege and opportunity to learn to be His co-worker to work hands in hands with Him to make His wonderful promises come truth. Hence, allow us to experience the same Joy that He has when He makes his words come truth. In Revelation 7:9 and in Isaiah 66:18, Jehovah said, He wants to gather all nations and all languages/all tongues to be His people. Since, there are still 80% and more languages and tongues out there awaiting for the truths to reach their hearts and to touch their soul....and draw closer to Jehovah... May the zeal of Jehovah of armies, send in more workers to His fields, to speed up the fulfillment of His wonderful promises in its own time! In Jesus name we pray Amen:)
24-09-2015 Reply

kmglt06
For anyone that is interested, the Watchtower magazine for this particular month actually talks about common misconceptions the majority of people have about Jehovah's Witnesses. It gives you the misconception and the Truth about our religion. You may find it on the home page of jw.org under the subtitle: Magazines. Enjoy!
24-09-2015 Reply

March
"We all need help to understand the Bible, and we cannot find the Scriptural guidance we need outside the "faithful and discreet slave" organization," (Watchtower, Feb. 15, 1981, p. 19).
24-09-2015 Reply

Neil
Whilst this is an impressive feat it has no bearing at all on whether what is contained on the site is actually TRUE or not. Large numbers do not = truth. Branch offices are closing around the world, the WT society needs more money from you so it can pay for a massive and unnecessary transfer away from the Brooklyn HQ and because of the enormous number of impending child abuse cases. Stephen Lett's JW broadcast of a few months ago was a cringeworthy attempt to get you all to dig deep and give money that many Wintesses do not really have to spare. Please, please, please do NOT assume that just because a website is translated into hundreds of languages it somehow means the creator of the universe is behind it. If he was that interested in the religion why did he not intervene to save the 30+ JW's who died in the Philippines when typhoon Haiyan hit? Where do his priorities lie if he'd rather concentrate on a website than saving lives?? P.S - Translating a website into several hundred languages would be made easier for the likes Google, Amazon, YouTube, BBC etc. if they had the thousands of hours of UNPAID labour that the JW's have
24-09-2015 Reply

Eleanor
Lovely article. Thank you. Many of the articles translated on the website and in published in paper form reflect on comfort for the mourning ones, relief for the depressed, hope for the future, and all from the Bible. Well worth the effort required to accomplish such a mammoth task. Only love could motivate those volunteers. God bless them all.
24-09-2015 Reply

Ling St.John
I was raised a JW and I'm glad that I left that religion. It's a cult. I was treated horribly by the congregation and it really screwed up my belief in God. I was never baptized but am still shunned to this day, even some of my family still shun me. It's very sad that people who claim to love God, treat people who are different so badly.
24-09-2015 Reply

Mike
Jwfacts.com Ladies and Gentlemen, run from this organization. Don't walk, run. I and several *thousands* others have testimonies about who the witnesses REALLY are. They may all seem nice,friendly, and welcoming, but when you want to leave, they will turn their backs on you. Even your mothers fathers uncles. Your own children will shun you at the command of the Watchtower. Jw will not tell you upfront that this is their policy. Forget the most translated Website. Also check out the ARC who's been investigating the witnesses because they are covering up Child Molestation and Sexual Abuse within their congregations. And don't forget about all the *false* prophecies that these guys have predicted. 1874,1914,1925 etc. Look it up. This is no Christian Congregation. Jesus wouldn't lie the way these people do and I should know, I've had experience with them. This church is filled with hypocrisy and you need to run from them far as you can. They say they serve Jehovah and I believe they do. But Not God. Jehovah isn't the name for God. Look that up too. Even their organization admits it's not God's name and yet they still use it for worship and praise. This is a CULT. Go to JWfacts.com if you want TTATT (TheTruthAboutTheTruth)
24-09-2015 Reply

Robin
As one of Jehovah's people for over 30 years now, I am always amazed at the forward progress of his organization. Jehovah truly loves mankind and wants everyone to receive an opportunity to learn the truth found in the holy scriptures. With regard to Michael Jackson, only Jehovah truly knows his heart condition. As the bible states, the wages sin pays is death and his debt has been paid. He is now in the grave awaiting the resurrection with billions of others and will be given the opportunity to prove his loyalty in a new world and environment. May we all be thankful for the God of tender mercies we worship!
24-09-2015 Reply

Carol
Matthew 24:14 this good news will be preached in all the inhabited earth.... Is taking place right now
24-09-2015 Reply

ziddina
"Most translated" doesn't necessarily mean the most read. Also, as the article pointed out, the organization's efforts can be viewed as mass proselytizing, based in the Jehovah's Witnesses' belief that "This Good News of the Kingdom Must Be Preached In All the World" - before their apocalyptic vision of "Armageddon" can take place. That displays a slightly more sinister & chilling aspect of their extensive translation efforts.
24-09-2015 Reply

Toyosi Alabi
As Jehovah's witnesses, we are conscious of the fact that we are indeed already in the last days when this wicked system of things will be totally destroyed. Hence, the intense global preaching work and for the preaching work to be effective, people must be preached to in their own languages. Without an iota of doubt, this world record proves that the organisation has the backing of Jehovah God as this is absolutely beyond any human/organisation to achieve. I really appreciate my spiritual heritage and thank Jehovah for it ."Come and taste and see that Jehovah is good."
24-09-2015 Reply

Beatrice
Just because it is translated into many languages doesn't mean it's actually read or even doing good. The growth rate of Jehovah's witnesses is barely above the population growth yearly. Most new ones are children of witnesses. The translation is a remarkable feat, but nothing that truly means it has Gods backing. Just a bunch of people doing something they enjoy. Not as big of a deal as is being made here. And I agree with first post, I believe Michael Jacksons upbringing really messed with his head. Glad his daughter took a stand against it. And before anyone asks, no I'm not an ex JW.
24-09-2015 Reply

Costas kar
THE MOST TRANSLATED WEBSITE IN THE WORLD Good for all people to read listen an see topics for daily life, based on the Bible principles. Commendable service!
24-09-2015 Reply

Bonnie
It is such a priveledge to be a part of a worldwide brotherhood where no racial. Ethnic or national boundaries exist. We all speak the same pure language of Bible truth and truly love one another and work to uphold Jehovah's righteous standards.
24-09-2015 Reply

Pete
Even more amazing, the translators are unpaid volunteers, motivated by unselfish love.
24-09-2015 Reply

Prentice
staggering 731 different languages? Well, we are working harder to add more. why? Coz there are much more people who need to read the Bible and Bible-based literature in their own language to know about the true God Jehovah and what his government under Jesus Christ will do for mankind. To understand this, each individual needs to read the Bible for themselves and see/hear what it says not what others say it says. Check out the website www.jw.org. First item is "Read the Bible online". Also try the mobile app 'JW Library' it has several Bible translations not published by Jehovah's witnesses (King James, American Standard, Byington, etc). Everyone must hear this good news whether they join us in spreading it or not, even though we will be glad if they joined to help.
25-09-2015 Reply

Rheiyah
I'm so proud to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses. And this thing will not be success if there's no guide by God, Jehovah. Jehovah wants us to save. Even the blind, mute or deaf. Jehovah wants his people feel his love and concern the way of preaching. I love brotherhood. I love Jehovah God.
25-09-2015 Reply

Timothy (TRiG)
What do you mean by "different languages' variations of sign language"? I know that there is a signed version of English (signed exact English), but I don't think the JWs use that on their website. I imagine they use actual sign languages, which are varied in their grammar and vocabulary and which bear very little relationship with spoken languages. (American Sign Language is closer to French Sign Language, Dutch Sign Language, and Irish Sign Language than it is to British Sign Language, Australian Sign Language (Auslan), or New Zealand Sign Language). Timothy.
25-09-2015 Reply

Kim
Matthew 24:14 "This Good News of the Kingdom WILL BE PREACHED IN ALL THE EARTH FOR A WITNESS TO ALL THE NATIONS and then the end will come. Every tribe, nation, people and tongue. Who else is preaching in over 700 languages? Matthew 6:9,10 - "Let Your NAME Be Sanctified". Who uses his name, "Jehovah"?
25-09-2015 Reply

Papabear
"Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place on earth as it is in heaven." Throughout the centuries a countless number have chanted these words. What is God's will? That al sorts of persons might be saved by gaining an accurate knowledge of Him and His Son, Jesus Christ. How will they come to know if they do not understand the language? Thus the commission taken up by one group of people from every tribe, tongue and nation.
25-09-2015 Reply

Robert
Nice article. Before the New World Translation was prepared, many became Jehovah's Witnesses by simply having studies using other translations of the Bible and may not have access to Watch Tower publications. Their emphasis is on purely teaching what the Bible says, nothing more and nothing less.
25-09-2015 Reply

Diane Butler
In order to educate millions in the world as quickly as possible, Jesus has used Jehovah’s Witnesses Multilanguage website, with 760 languages at this time and still growing. For instance, millions now know that God Almighty has a name. It is Jehovah. Jesus made his Father’s name known, as he stated at John 17:6, 26. Our bibles translate this name correctly in more than 7,000 places. The 1611 KJ bible had it correct in only 4 places, one being Ps 83:18. Now, the Divine Name KJ has restored our Creator’s name, rightfully, in all 7,000 some places. Genesis 18:18 says Abraham is surely going to become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed by means of him. This is prophecy in fulfillment today, as true followers of Abraham’s descendant, Jesus Christ, are unified worldwide...a Multilanguage brotherhood who all preach the good news of God’s Kingdom. We are Jehovah’s nations of people around the earth. Revelation 7:9 speaks about a great crowd, which no man was able to number, out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes; and there were palm branches in their hands. Psalm 37:29 speaks about the righteous who will possess the earth, and will live forever on it. At Matthew 5:5 Jesus spoke about how happy the mild-tempered are, since they will inherit the earth. Jesus said my kingdom is no part of this world. Satan tempted Jesus, though. Remember? Satan offered Jesus all the kingdoms on earth, if he would worship him. Jesus said worship belongs only to Jehovah. The false religious leaders and the political element of Jesus' day brutally killed the Son of God. These false religious leaders meddled in politics…like they do today. True Christians see the truth. We have been praying for God's kingdom to come, for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. God's government is no part of the world. Remember, “Who offered the kingdoms to Jesus?”(Matt 4:9) Think about it. The kingdoms on earth today are still controlled by Jesus' enemy, Satan, just as they were back then. Things have not changed. They won't change until Jehovah removes his enemies from power. Evil rule has been in charge on earth since Satan rebelled against God 6,000 yrs ago. The good news is that we are living during the time when the evil one's rule will end. All wickedness will end. Ps 37:9-11, 29 This means Satan's co-rulers, the human governments on earth will be completely removed forever! This will happen at Armageddon. All of these subjects and more can be searched on jw.org ...for example, "Who is Satan? What happens when we die? Who go to heaven and why? Search these questions. If you want to know what your bible really teaches, this is the website you need to go to. Look the scriptures up in your own copy of the bible.
25-09-2015 Reply

Marie
This work is incredible. And after verification, their bible is not a special one is the sense of different. It can be compared to any bible The difference is that we find God's name at all places where it was in old manuscripts instead of replacing it by the word "Lord"
25-09-2015 Reply

Stephane Laliberte
This is truly an impressive accomplishment. However, the fact that information is translated does not make it truthful. For instance, from time to time, they get "new understandings". Hence, information previously translated in various languages and presented as the true was in fact false. So, while we can acclaim the technical achievement and the good will of everyone behind this, the information itself can be questioned.
25-09-2015 Reply

T. Daniel
I would love to have a look at the backend of their CMS (content management system) on jw.org how this is set up to manage the content in so many languages and how to organize the input after translation is done.
25-09-2015 Reply

bratsos
interesting
26-09-2015 Reply

Jw
It must be remembered Michael Jackson was physically abused by his father calling himself a Jw. i.e .Titus 1:16 'They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.'
28-09-2015 Reply

Rory
Colossians 1:23 KJV: "the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven" NIV: "This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven" NWT: "The hope of that good news that you heard and that was preached in all creation under heaven" Not much more to add than that.
28-09-2015 Reply

maria
Great I am proud to be on of Jehovah's people too
28-09-2015 Reply

Berts
The amazing thing about the website is that it is completely Bible oriented. Individuals are directed to check cited scriptures in what ever bible translation that they have to hand. You will note that there are a number translations that JW's used prior to preparing the New World Translation (NWT), however, they never shy away from using others, as the Bible's message is contained within all. The NWT is clearer as it is translated from available manuscripts, and the Divine Name, Jehovah (long used in English and rendered differently in other languages) has been restored to it's rightful places, as found in the original text. Please explore the site and you will truly find it enlightening.
28-09-2015 Reply

Ovidio Fernandez
Remarkable,the love behind the Organization.Jesus said that LOVE was the mark to identify his disciples.John 13:34,35. Imagine the joy of a person looking to find God and getting reliable information about the creator of mankind and getting close to him as a real person as He is,priceless. May Jehovah continue to bless the slave class for taking the lead.
28-09-2015 Reply

Nanin
M. Thomas said Reading this article I could not help but be reminded on the story of the Tower of Babel. Quite the interesting juxtaposition. I loved when I saw your post (above)!. Yes, what the Tower of Babel did was to make a confusion of languages so people wouldn't understand among themselves. This web site on the contrary (juxtaposition) has the power to facilitate the understanding among the Peoples that really want to do God's will so they speak 'the language of truth'. 1 Corinthians 1:10 says that God's followers should be united in what they say, in the same mind and way of thinking and do not have different doctrines ("Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought.") So, what this colossal work shows is no other than the work that true worshipers would be doing: Putting people together under a pure teaching of the truth of the Bible... Nobody would ever be able to hide the shine that Jehovah's People irradiate not even those that hate them more, like the apostate. They justify their misconduct, but God will bring their works to light so everybody sees their shame. Meanwhile, Jehovah's people keep preaching, preaching, preaching!!!
28-09-2015 Reply

Mojo
World wide people are learning in their own language .
28-09-2015 Reply

cs :)
When we hear Lords of lords, King of all kings Jehovah of armies invites every one of us, saying : "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? " Aren't we feel privilege and happy to become zealous like Isaiah, saying "Here I am! Send me !" ---Isaiah 6:8
29-09-2015 Reply

Ian Wirral
Another unique feature, is no funds are solicited and no links to advertise or transfer to other sites, which would normally be a huge means of income generation, which is why a significant number of web sites exist to generate income and gain financially from linking to other sites. " you receive free and you give free" Jehovah's Witnesses voluntarily donate to support the world wide preaching work & maintenance of their places of worship.
29-09-2015 Reply

Ian Wirral
Another unique feature, is no funds are solicited and no links to advertise or transfer to other sites, which would normally be a huge means of income generation, which is why a significant number of web sites exist to generate income and gain financially from linking to other sites. " you receive free and you give free" Jehovah's Witnesses voluntarily donate to support the world wide preaching work & maintenance of their places of worship.
29-09-2015 Reply

fibotic sam
well i may differ the thiughts expressed in this site. i am a JW that is true and www.jw.org is available in many languages which is also true. and many more languages are coming that fact is true. my different opinion is that, we do not publish this site in every language so that people read our publications. no no no , the main reason is THE WORD OF JEHOVAH GOD MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ALL SORTS OF PEOPLE. simple.
29-09-2015 Reply

stephen
Hi, I was raised as a roman catholic and had no time for J/W's or their publications. With the passage of time I lost all faith in the fire breathing god I was taught about and the catholic church that had taught me fear. I won't bore you with the details but the god whom I gave up on never gave up on me and he proved that by sending one his witnesses to knock my door. I have since learned that it is possible to find the truth about god even from imperfect people who make up a imperfect organization and I am very happy to say that I have become a Jehovah's witness myself. I still make as many mistakes as I used to when I was a catholic..but the difference is knowing that our creator does not expect perfection from imperfect people and that the reason behind everything that god does is love.
29-09-2015 Reply

s hamer
Hi, I was raised as a roman catholic and had no time for J/W's or their publications. With the passage of time I lost all faith in the fire breathing god I was taught about and the catholic church that had taught me fear. I won't bore you with the details but the god whom I gave up on never gave up on me and he proved that by sending one his witnesses to knock my door. I have since learned that it is possible to find the truth about god even from imperfect people who make up a imperfect organization and I am very happy to say that I have become a Jehovah's witness myself. I still make as many mistakes as I used to when I was a catholic..but the difference is knowing that our creator does not expect perfection from imperfect people and that the reason behind everything that god does is love.
29-09-2015 Reply

Brenda
It's totally Awesome how the Organization is growing now we're up to more than 800 languages and counting. So kool 😁😄
30-09-2015 Reply

Irie
Another awesome topic to read by Hebrew and Greek Scholars and un-biased theologians is that NWT is the top most accurate bible translation. Sweet truth, in our Bible Museum, we have authentic 1613 KJ version, a beautiful master piece, as we JW describe it. And it has the name "JEHOVAH" in the more than 7,000 times that it appears in the Holy scriptures. It's so sad that the publishers of subsequent KJ translations chose to remove that name and substitute it with the title LORD in caps. More sad is folks don't know this and instead judge without knowledge. But how powerful and great all mighty Jehovah!!! Scholars agree the contents are intact despite the years of translations. Our loving creator, Jehovah, wants us to know truth and in due time all will know him, for better or for worse. Best to all! Let his name, Jehovah be sanctified, as Jesus instructed us to pray!
30-09-2015 Reply

Maria
And it's accomplished through volunteers and voluntary contributions. ...astounding
01-10-2015 Reply

GUNTER
The whole credit for our accomplishments goes to our Creator Jehovah, and His Son Jesus. They have given us the talents, and the necessary materials, besides the Bible. Kind regards, Gunter+Maria and friends
01-10-2015 Reply

PLEASE STOP THIS!!!
As much as I respect the faith of each sincere JW, I think this is becoming tedious! Jehovah's Witnesses are well known and respected around the world. A few positive comments would have sufficed. Please keep your enthusiasm in check. Everyone has received your witnessing! Enough is enough! By continuing your unending comments you are giving JWs bad press!
02-10-2015 Reply

Sarah
Our translation work is massive and so cool! And to be honest reading the Watchtower is not a requirement to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses...though we do study it once a week so it certainly does help. The main textbook is the Bible, and you also don't have to use the translation provided by Jehovah's Witnesses. If you choose to use the King James Versión, that's just fine-but very few people do, since it's much more difficult to understand as the language is archaic.
02-10-2015 Reply

Nadiabras_1@Hotmail.com
Es excelente la obra que realizan los testigos de Jehova, hasta ahora no hay en el mundo una organización tan global y acertada. Dios sin duda dirige a su pueblo.
02-10-2015 Reply

Morgan M
Your article is impressive, but biased and inaccurate. The figures are correct.....BUT....adherents are not forced to read the magazines. Nor is the translation of the bible as quoted in your article 'special', the translation is accurate. That is a massive difference. As a site dedicated to translation I hoped you would have recognised that. Instead it is little more than an opportunistic side swipe at a religious group you obviously dislike.
03-10-2015 Reply

Dennis T
This is a fantastic feat, i have come to know that there is also an effort to translate into many of the First Nations languages - which in North America there are 'several' different language groups even though these varies tribe and nations can live right next door to each other. Sign language too is included - amazing. Some responding to this fact may have the could care less attitude or may think the JW's are tooting their own horn.- well I believe the facts speak for themselves - this is a genuine effort to reach as many people as is possible, and one way to to do that is to provide any form of publication in ones mother tongue and if the message is Biblical - so what every one should have the opportunity to examine a book that was designed to provide decent guidance and principles to live by -- let your prejudices go, the world has had far too much to deal with when it comes to trying to live a decent life - its up to you though - [my opinion only]
05-10-2015 Reply

Ioneti
Jehovah's Witnesses are committed to do the work Jesus told his disciple to do when he said :"Go, therefore, and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.” (Matthew 28:19,20) He also said: "But you will receive power when the holy spirit comes upon you, and you will be witnesses of me in Jerusalem, in all Ju·deʹa and Sa·marʹi·a, and to the most distant part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) That's what the Witnesses are doing thoroughly.
06-10-2015 Reply

Gail
Not a surprise because Jehovah wants everyone to learn bible truth and this is just another way.
06-10-2015 Reply

Peter
Considering your referral to the 2013 edition of The New World Translation of The Holy Scriptures as "the Jehovah's Witnesses' special translation of the Bible", here is a suggestion for your next subject of research; Which Bible most accurately translates the original languages. Again the answer might surprise you.
06-10-2015 Reply

Dan Steeves
Government of the earth and mankind by humans, including government by politicians, has been a disastrous failure. Democracy, the so called government BY the people, FOR the people and OF the people, is like the blind leading the blind. So the experiment of human rule is about to end. Democracy and all other political ideologies will soon give way to Theocracy which is rule by God the Creator. It is just as Revelation 11:17 states: ".....We thank you, Jehovah God, the Almighty, the one who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and begun ruling as king." This is a world shaking event that took place in 1914 backed by bible chronology and the fulfillment of bible prophecy and worthy of worldwide publicity. This is very clearly indicated by Revelation 14:6,7. Therefore Jehovah's Witnesses are proclaiming the message of God's Kingdom earthwide in over 800 languages.
08-10-2015 Reply

Chuck
Thank you, not only for noticing, but for reporting the efforts of JWs to do what the Bible commands ALL Christians to do, that is: to preach the "good news of the kingdom." While for well over 100 years we've been doing this face-to-face, it's becoming more difficult to reach people at their homes, so the jw.org website has been, and will continue to help satisfy the spiritual needs of countless millions of people in their own languages around the world.
08-10-2015 Reply

Lore
Whether you like the work of Jehovahs Witnesses or not, believe the propaganda of those who hate it, or not, an important fact remains: this is not about religious dogma but a sincere bible education work. People hated Jesus because he went against the grain of his day...hated mostly for exposing the religious wickedness that existed, and Its the same today, but truth always prevails. We are well aware that bad things and people exist and happen in every religion and that makes that wrongdoer the bad one, not the whole religion. The bible is full of warnings about hypocrisy and JW's are constantly warned/counciled about it...it was in our weekly bible study, just this week. As a group, we detest and shun child abuse and alert the authorities to any who engage in it. Please Dont listen to those who hate JW's, it could cost you your life and Jehovah wants you alive and thriving, in his new world, soon to come. Rev 21:3,4
08-10-2015 Reply

Rod
Don't blame it on the sunshine, don't blame it on the moonlight, don't blame it on the good times Blame it on Joe. Lee, that's for you and your ridiculous comment about Michael Jackson and his up bringing.
08-10-2015 Reply

Danielle
Just Amazing!!! Jehovah wants to reach everyone. A view of his love for mankind's future. Great article!
09-10-2015 Reply

Amy
This is Jehovah's work. No one can stop this! As per our enthusiasm, no one can stop us to express our happiness! As per Michael Jackson, do you think drugs had damaged him also apart from his upbringing?
09-10-2015 Reply

T.D
READ Acts 1:8 BACKS UP OUR EFFORTS TO REACH SO MANY IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES. .....THANKS FOR ARTICLE
09-10-2015 Reply

Lydia
Outstanding! I appreciate their hard work! Thank you!:) Good people.:)
10-10-2015 Reply

Jose Alonso
A website? Children are more important than a website! I am not a witness, I never have been but my sister and her husband are witnesses but want to leave. The Jehovah Witness Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson testified under oath at the Australian Royal Commission last month. You can see it on YouTube. He admitted that it is Witness policy to appoint "repentant" child molesters as church elders. He admitted that the Witness elders are not appointed by the holy spirit and that the Kingdom Halls are a dangerous place for children. I asked one of your church elders at my door and he said "We already know about the 24,000 Witness pedophile database that we have at our bethel but we want our members to focus on our website right now, we don't tell them about the Australian Royal Commission because that's bad publicity. Translation and our website are the most important things right now." I told him that the Royal Commission was on CNN and hundreds of newspapers and he said because he doesn't have children himself that it's not a big deal to him. He said Witnesses are told not to search on Google because right now their governing body wants more donations and if Witnesses find out about this they will stop giving money. According to my sister, a lot of Witnesses are secretly planning to leave the church soon because of all this. What do you all think? Is a website more important than protecting children from those 24,000 Witness pedophiles? The Royal Commission said they care more about witness children than the witness parents. What do you think?
11-10-2015 Reply

Jose Alonso
A website? Children are more important than a website! I am not a witness, I never have been but my sister and her husband are witnesses but want to leave. The Jehovah Witness Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson testified under oath at the Australian Royal Commission last month. You can see it on YouTube. He admitted that it is Witness policy to appoint "repentant" child molesters as church elders. He admitted that the Witness elders are not appointed by the holy spirit and that the Kingdom Halls are a dangerous place for children. According to my sister, a lot of Witnesses are secretly planning to leave the church soon because of all this. What do you all think? Is a website more important than protecting children from those 24,000 Witness pedophiles? The Royal Commission said they care more about witness children than the witness parents. What do you think?
11-10-2015 Reply

Dunstan
Like in Noah's time.People are getting on with daily affairs, Eating,Drinking, Men marrying and women being given in marriage (Math 24:38,39) All need to be informed of the end times which is very near. These translations is a great asset for this purpose. Thank you to all who spare no effort to give the good news to all because of love towards all.
13-10-2015 Reply

Rick
I just went to JW.ORG and counted 80 different sign languages on the site. Now that is amazing!
13-10-2015 Reply

Randy
Just want to say 1thing......God has always used men to convey his messages. If God was using an organization to do his will on the earth today wouldn't they be doing this?
15-10-2015 Reply

Randy
If God was using an organization to do His will on the earth today. Wouldn't they be doing this?
15-10-2015 Reply

Berta
In addition to this amazing website, the Watchtower is the most widely distributed magazine in the world and the Awake is the second most distributed magazine in the world...and you can'y buy one. The whole reason for all this work is to do the preaching work that Jesus said we must do. There would be no other reason to do this massive work. They NEVER solicit funds, no bake sales or garage sales. There is no paid clergy. It is an awesome organization. Check out JW.org
15-10-2015 Reply

Berta
The Watchtower magazine is the most widely distributed magazine on the planet. The Awake is the second most distributed magazine on earth. There is no paid clergy. Public fund raising has NEVER been done. There is no Organization like it in the world. So what is the point Of this enormous undertaking? It is to teach people of all nations about the Kingdom of God. That is what Jesus commanded his followers to do. Jehovah's Witnesses are the only people doing this work. MT 24:14
16-10-2015 Reply

EOJC
Excellent work! jw.org website together with our jw broadcasting tv have surely made life harder for our opposers. As they hip their lies and hatred about us, sincere people can visit our website and see through their exaggerated stories and lies about us. May Jehovah continue using you our dear brothers!
17-10-2015 Reply

jacob
Excellent work! jw.org website together with our jw broadcasting tv have surely made life harder for our opposers. As they hip their lies and hatred about us, sincere people can visit our website and see through their exaggerated stories and lies about us. May Jehovah continue using you our dear brothers!
17-10-2015 Reply

vasanthi Doraisamy
MATT.19:25,26- WITH GOD ALL THINGS POSSIBLE. Thank you Jehovah for make known your world to all the people in the world. Im proud to serve and boast about you.
18-10-2015 Reply

Carolee Weiler Todoroff
Yes, other comments would be appreciated .
23-10-2015 Reply

jonathan
What a better way to speak in tongues- Acts 2:1-13
27-10-2015 Reply

Diane Butler
There is a reason why the Witnesses are the only ones called by God's name, Jehovah. Bible readers know what Isaiah 60:22 says, but many do not know what it means. http://www.jw.org/en/publications/bible/nwt/books/isaiah/60/#v23060022 In the late 1800's, Jehovah's Witnesses were a small group of people. However, now we have expanded to unbelievable numbers globally. The work of making disciples has produced phenomenal results! In 2014 over 8 million preachers studied with 9.5 million people, and 275,581 were baptised. That's 755 people every day who are adhering to the truth the bible teaches! Jesus said, at Jo 17:17, "...Your word is truth." There is only one truth in God's word. If you want to find it, you must study with Jehovah's Witnesses. Yes, there is a reason why the Witnesses are the only ones called by God's name, Jehovah.
29-10-2015 Reply

Larry McGeary
The inspired Bible that JWs preach and teach tells all mankind that history is moving to a resolution .So every spark of beauty,worth and meaning that we experience in this wicked world,glimmers as a relic of a good world that still bears marks of its original design. Every twinge of pain,anxiety,cruelty and injustice is a relic of the fall away from that design.We live on a planet in rebellion against God since the time of Eden and the compounded results of mans sin shows we cannot rule ourselves succesfully when we ignore Jehovah and direct our own steps apart from him.So we are thankfully moving to a resolution and Bible prophecy at Romans chapt 8 verse 22. is about to be fulfilled bringing an end to wickedness,suffering and death. What love God has shown in not giving up on mankind,being prepared to give up his Son Jesus Christ to come to earth and show us the way back to him.Expect big events very shortly as God drops the curtain on this vale of tears and brings in a righteous new world under his Kingdom .Speak with Jehovah's Witnesses or look at JW.ORG. (Over 700 languages). Don't procrastinate,time is short(Matthew chapt.24. Verse 14 ). You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to tell them of these radical changes for the good as we see Gods purpose coming to fruition!
05-11-2015 Reply

chaka
And its worth noting that the translation work did not start yesterday, my father read watchtower in his own language since 1974. The workers are not paid and it a mavel. Its the right place to be.
05-11-2015 Reply

Ritah
Best organization on earth so far!
05-11-2015 Reply

Joseph
Sure it is, for this not the work of a mere man but Jehovah (Psalm 83:18) God himself.
07-11-2015 Reply

RonC
The depth and scope of the translation work is a visible demonstration of the fulfillment of Matt 24:14; "The good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth." Thanks to Jehovah, this prophecy is now being made a reality.
11-11-2015 Reply

Sandra
Michael Jackson's life as a Witness was not what "damaged" him. It was other aspects of his upbringing that have nothing to do with his being a Witness.
11-11-2015 Reply

Charles McManigal
Why do you keep sending the same message to me just about every day? I did not find a place to check to "unsubscribe" but I sent a message to that effect, but I still get these emails. PLEASE UNSUBSCRIBE ME! Charles McManigal
12-11-2015 Reply

Michelle
I don't usually comment on blogs or public posts, but I felt that I MUST correct the article regarding the statement that all Jehovah's Witnesses must read the Watchtower as a fundamental requirement to becoming one of Jehovah's Witnesses. That is absolutely and emphatically FALSE !! I was born and raised a JW and I am third generation JW, and neither my parents or Elders or my Bible Teachers ever said to me that I must be able to read the Watchtower in order to become one of Jehovah's Witnesses. The primary requirement to become a Jehovah's Witnesses is your personal decision to adhere to bible principles and change your life and personality to conform to Jesus role model which included preaching to everyone about the wondrous promise of God's Kingdom! It is a personal decision made between the individual and Jehovah God through prayer and then they approach the Elders and make a request to be baptized and if they are making visible efforts to reflect that in their life they are approved for baptism.
13-11-2015 Reply

JNH
Very balanced article. I appreciated it very much.
13-11-2015 Reply

Joyce said
I know someone who went to the same KH as the Jacksons. Michaels father was not a JW. Occasionally he came to a meeting with his wife. His mother did her best to bring her children up with a husband who was obsessed with fame and fortune, for his kids. Had his father been more concerned with their spiritual welfare, they could have had a happy life. As for child molesters, I have been a JW for 75 years and my husband was an elder for many years. Only once in all those years did I know About a positively proven child molester in the congregation and he was promptly arrested. Elders take their responsibility to keep the congregation safe very seriously. Why on earth would they want a child molester among us. On the other hand when JWS refuse to associate with an unrepentant immoral person we are called cruel. You know that old saying " You're dame if you do and you're damd if you don't". A person can always be repentant and rejoin the congregation. Read 1 Corinthians chapter 5. The Apostle Paul told the congregation what to do about an unrepentant immoral Christian. Then in his Second letter to the same congregation in chapter two Paul wrote that they should forgive the man because he was repentant. JWs do their very best to follow the pattern set by Jesus and the Apostles. According to the book History of Western Civilization, " The beliefs of JWs are the closest thing to primitive Christianity"
13-11-2015 Reply

Veronica
Precisamente por ser obra de Jehova Dios, no del hombre es que se tiene el exito obtenido, y también que es llevado a cabo todo por medio de voluntarios, El Espíritu Santo está con su pueblo y es notorio, porque la gente de toda Nación,y lengua tiene que saber Quien es Jehova y cual es su propósito.
14-11-2015 Reply

Gail
I too am one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I truly appreciated your article. I see others have corrected what you said about us being required to read the Watchtower and Awake as well as the bible. I don't think you dislike us, I think you just misspoke what you were trying to say, or could have just not be give the true facts. It happens to the best of us, it's just that as one of JW'S, our faith truly IS our way of life, and so much about us is misunderstood, that we can't help but try and correct it. One thing I didn't see any one else mention was that we also publish in braille, for the blind. And you can even download braille onto your tablets or phones! I don't know how it works, but I think it's amazing, and if I were blind, (as my father was) I would be sooooo happy NOT to have been overlooked! I had no idea we were the website your article was talking about, but knowing how very important it is to us to help people learn about Jehovah God, it didn't totally surprise me. If you have ever had the opportunity to show someone the bible, or a book , or the Watchtower in their native tongue.......well, I can tell you, their faces just light up, and they are so thankful. It reminds me of people who move to another state, or country, but still have their hometown newspaper mailed to them. It feels like HOME! Thank you so much for your article. so many times we only hear the bad things people who are not witnesses say. It's nice to hear when someone has something positive to say. And I personally have to apologize for all the Michael Jackson comments, both negative and the positive ones, for they have nothing what so ever to do with your article. from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU again for your article.
15-11-2015 Reply

R. K
Why are so many Jehovah's defending this article. Let it speaks for itself, if it can?
16-11-2015 Reply

Joseph
Its speaking already. And it indeed has, to have been noticed by those who commented either witnesses or non witnesses.
16-11-2015 Reply

catrina
Michael Jackson refused to lived by bible principles and his upbringing was damaged because his dad, who was not a JW, pushed him to seek a career in the music industry that lead him to a lifestyle that sadly damaged him.
19-11-2015 Reply

catarina
Very impressive!
19-11-2015 Reply

Carolee Weiler Todoroff
As I continue to follow the replies to this wonderful article, I can't help but be reassured that the task of preaching (Matt 24:14) to the entire inhabited earth, including the most remote islands, can only be accomplished with Jehovahs blessing. Our organization is guided by Jehovah God and we are privileged to be a part of prophesy being fulfilled and understood in all nations, tribes and tongues. Thank you once more for the upbuilding and inspiring article.
20-11-2015 Reply

Rodgers
Impartial people just like our God Jehovah, is not partial. This is what unites them and God blesses their work. There is no Jew or Gentile attitude among them. That's why the only place you will find a Palestinian and an Israelite together living in harmony is in their gathering places like at the kingdom halls. All glory and honor goes to Jehovah.
25-11-2015 Reply

Neil
I wonder how difficult it is to change the meaning of the word 'generation' into something completely different in all those languages. It's hard enough understanding what the GB thinks the word means now even in English.
26-11-2015 Reply

Patricia
There is only ONE organized, world wide religion on the the planet who teaches the truth about God, Jesus, death, etc...and that is Jehovah's Witnesses. Before I became one in 1994, I researched many different religions, and these people are the only ones who actually PRACTICE what the bible teaches. Sure, there's gonna be hypocrites, but if a witness is found to be practicing something against what the bible says and they're unrepentant, they are no longer a witness, and must take certain steps to become reinstated. This is yet another reason why I know that I've found the truth!! I would expect nothing less than"haters" trying to raise doubts, and I would expect God's people to have the most translated website in the world!!
26-11-2015 Reply

Micah
I was raised as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. After suffering extreme repeated heartache, I left the organization because I no longer cared for myself. Years later, I ended up studying many other religions and even looked to science for the answers. I studied everything completely unbiased from the library. If anyone is reading this with curiosity who is not one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I can tell you this....after two years of in depth study I came to the unequivocal conclusion that Jehovah's Witnesses are teaching the absolute truth about is in the bible. And, if you have a scientific way of thinking, like me. Do not try and tackle the difficult questions first, like; "is there really an invisible God in the sky"? Instead, try something much more simple. If you are 'truly' searching (and not just trying to test a theory)...say a prayer and ask God to help you find the truth. I can't promise much when it comes to faith, but, I can promise you one thing for sure. If you pray to Jehovah for help, he WILL answer you! Try prayer out for yourself and you will see that all other complicated topics become less difficult when you discover that there actually is a creator who cares enough to listen to you. Try it out today and you will see it for yourself!
30-11-2015 Reply

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04-12-2015 Reply

Heli
Truly incredible work, I'm a translator and this shows something incredible.... God's hand at work to make his Name known and his word spread accross the globe. Indeed divine help here, for all to come to him before the end of this system of things
12-12-2015 Reply

Meli
This can only be achieved with Jehovah's helping hand. He loves people and wants everyone to get this urgent message in these critical last days. Also those who don't know Him have a fair chance to get to know this loving God. Even those who have left Him for various reasons can 'come home'.
12-12-2015 Reply

Meli
This can only be achieved with Jehovah's helping hand. He loves people and wants everyone to get this urgent message in these critical last days. Also those who don't know Him have a fair chance to get to know this loving God. Even those who have left Him for various reasons can 'come home'.
12-12-2015 Reply

Carol
Commendable ....this is possible only with the help of Jah...thank you so muchhh
13-12-2015 Reply

Brandy
As of December 2015, seeing that this artivle was posted in September if 2015, we are now translating in over 850 languages! Over 100 more languages than this article initially stated. The growth of Jehovah's organization is astounding. All praise and glory goes to our Grand Creator!!
14-12-2015 Reply

Kennedy JW
As a JW I think that this is aw-inspiring! And only with Jehovah we could have done it!♥️❕
21-01-2016 Reply

TITUS, Lagos.
May Jehovah be praised for the great reach of JW. Org.
23-01-2016 Reply

Frank O.
This is an evidence of Jehovah's backing in line with Jesus statement at Acts 1:8, you will receive power when the holy spirit comes upon you, you will be witnesses of me to the most distant part of the earth. Jehovah is speeding it up so the good news about the Kingdom can get to many people using different methods including translation into local languages before the end comes.
26-01-2016 Reply

Amanda
It is our heart that speaks to people, it is our heart that motivates us to move forward, to learn, to share what we learn. We can only motivate our hearts, if our brains are instructed in the language of our hearts ... if you are deaf - then bible truths in sign language touches your heart - if you speak English but are of a sub dialect that perhaps speaks pigeon English - then the bible truths in pigeon English would reach deeper into the heart than just English. This is why JW's spend time translating into so many languages so we can reach hearts and save lives and ultimately not only praise our God Jehovah but show people that he is God Almighty and he alone has the right to rule. (Ps 83:18 - Rev 4:11). Why so many comments on here as one poster asked? Because we want to credit to go to our God ... it is HIS organization and therefore it is he who deserves all the credit. I'm am so very proud to be a humble of Jehovah ... please may the efforts reach many many more hearts.
08-02-2016 Reply

Mari
Love is the key word, love for our God Jehovah!!!
19-02-2016 Reply

Horace
There are no two ways to the truth. Noah's antitypical ark is still actively gathering many a soul under its roof. Wanna stay alive? Listen to the Witnesses.
19-02-2016 Reply

shadrack
Thanks to Jehovah God the whole source of spiritual food who is blessing this tool in his hand to reach millions who are thirsting spiritual daily..., I have full confidence that it will full fill it's purpose.
03-03-2016 Reply

TITUS
. Lagos.. I stumbled on jw videos and pics on facebook and so many Apps on the Appstore evidently unapproved by the faithful slave! It unbelievably depicts Satan's spirit of rebellion.
20-03-2016 Reply

D Calvin Tarri
My grandmother became associated with this group of bible advocates in Hungary in 1914 - back then there was information in the Hungarian Language and recently I received some photos of an all NAVAJO convention in their own language and I understand that other first nations languages are being translated so is there any other group in the world that is trying to reach out to as many people as the JWs A CBS news report showed that the Jehovah's Witness faith is the fastest growing Christian religion in the western world so why would anyone think that they wouldn't do all they can to accomplish what JESUS (who represented his father Jehovah) said "you will be witnesses of me in the most distant parts of the earth" If the language barrier was a problem then it is being solved - Right?
20-03-2016 Reply

DESMOND
jesus gave us a command to go into the world and people of all nations. (Matthew 28:19,20) and that is what we jws are doing. we ensure dat everyone has the privilledge of understanding the bible in his/her own mother's language since the word of God was written not for the Jews/Greeks alone but for everyone seeking to understand basic truths about God. it is because of love that we take the great efforts to ensure that every1 must understand the Bible in his/her mother's lnguage. thank you all voluntary translators worldwide who make this work possible. thank you Jehovah for such a blessing. thank you all who support this work. and please, make sure to visit www.jw.org for live saving truths. onceagain THANK YOU WITH LOVE DESMOND THANK YOU
27-04-2016 Reply

Tatevik
Amazing !!! I know this site JW.ORG. We see it everywhere. It's not only the most translated, but also the most used website in the world. I like to use this site, there are so much articles based on the Holy Scriptures, I've never thought that the Bible is so useful for our life and relationship with God. Well done Jehovah's witnesses !!
28-04-2016 Reply

Paolo N.Peverelli
Hey, you haven't wrote that all this translation work is made by voluntaries non payed!!! They work in team only by faith.
28-04-2016 Reply

stan
The way Micahel Jackson was brought up didnt damage him.If he had stuck with it maybe he would be alive today..His Father was a great man had all those children raised them up provided for them and worked hard at a steel mill.In a steel mill they cool the furnace down to 130 degrees so it can be rebuilt by hand how would you like that job..Ive been bought up a witness..Im the same age as michael never took drugs worked hard have a masters, own property and am happy. Jehovahs Witnesses is a world wide brotherhood.Im in florida when the hurricanes messed up the roof on my house fellow witnesses came and put on a new roof for free.. The watchtower bought shingles by the truckload..I also went out and fixed other peoples roof. My back hurt and I had blisters but I did it..Who would do that type of work for someone they never met before and would never see again and not being paid for it....That is true love..Matt 13:34,35..Jesus said thats how his followers could be identified by love.. All that literature we provide to people its done at no charge..Ive become friends with people I met in the door to door work..Became a friend to A disabled ex marine thats love
10-05-2016 Reply

Bosede
Neil is mistaken as regard why God allowed witnesses in Philippines to die. Neil should do research on why God allowed Job's unmatched calamities and sufferings. Jehovah is the true GOD! Satan tried many and different ways to obstruct God's work, but met with failures and he became so miserable. Shame unto Satan and his cohorts. I believe that even Satan himself cannot read from www.jw org without committing suicide. Matthew 24:14 is undergoing fulfillment.
18-05-2016 Reply

A JW
Awesome! Thanks for doing this. No need to mention any mistakes, because others have said already, but it was really interesting to know about how much Apple, Google and wiki have. I don't know if links work here, but here is one to our website [url=https://www.jw.org/en/]jw.org[/ulr] if that dosen't work, type this in jw.org There is also a great AP called jw library, and you can download it on Apple Store, play store and probably others. There are many other apps, including a learning language app called jw language Would recommend the last one if you are learning a language, even if you are not a believer.
18-06-2016 Reply

Stephen
And all this is free
20-06-2016 Reply

Anne Kimari
Thanks very much for da article. It's amazing to see how the translation has advanced. This is really because of Jehovah's help. Am really proud to be on of Jehovah's witnesses. Thanks..
22-06-2016 Reply

Hal Flemings, professor of Hebrew Language/ San Diego/CA
I was raised in a strict evangelical Baptist community. My pastors were quite clear in telling us that Witnesses were a cult who hated minorities and did not believe in Christ. I remember reading a tract against the Witnesses which declared they never mention Jesus in their religious services. Such misrepresentations are still alive and seem designed to caution people against listening to the Witnesses. In the 40s Witnesses were accused of supporting Nazism (though they were imprisoned in Germany). In the 80s and 90s they were accused of supporting Communism (though they were imprisoned and beaten in Communist countries). I am so proud that they have not given up loving people all over the world and willing to share the Bible's message of hope in whatever Bible translation a person prefers. They are a good people. Hal
22-06-2016 Reply

Nick Batchelor
It only makes sense since the bible speaks about "every nation, tribe and TONGUE" would know the truth. It would have to be translated to all the nations and in different tongues or languages. Think of the magnitude of this work. Jehovah must behind it. Who else is doing this? It's incredible to see it happening just as Jesus said it would. (Matthew 24:14)
22-06-2016 Reply

Omar
Jesus own words: "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." Matthew 24:14 "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:19,20 This is just one of many signs that identify the only true religion. The real Christians who actually observe and act upon the commands instructed in God's word.
23-06-2016 Reply

Holly
Michael Jacksons dad was not a witness. Taking drugs and not sleeping is damaging. Bible Principles do not damage.
23-06-2016 Reply

Irena Kusnirova
Jehovah's witnesses are spreading Bible in most of the languages and based on Bible scriptures lovingly giving out millions of beautify and very knowlegebly prepared literatures through out the whole Planet Earth. They want to owe to all the Nation only Love. Rom 13-8 ❤️👏📖
23-06-2016 Reply

sam
great privilege for us to be a part of JEHOVAH'S organization
23-06-2016 Reply

Mohsin
Wowwww
29-06-2016 Reply

Jonathan David
Isn't it obvious that JEHOVAH is blessing The effort taken by his Witnesses... What the whole world cannot achieve... Jw.org has achieved... All praise to the Almighty God, JEHOVAH.
29-06-2016 Reply

Carlton Sambury
I quote Diamantara's words...and agree wholeheartedly!!!! "Great!!! ...thought when i read this, (it must be ) a real show of approval from God... Or isn't it remarkable that they show so much care for all sorts of people as it is commanded by our Lord Jesus in Mathew 24:14?" I say yes on both counts!!!!
30-06-2016 Reply

pairote tay
Since Jehovah god and Jesus Christ is not partial,we were commanded to preach to all nations and tongues,to love our neighbor as ourself;that is why traslation of the Bible and related publications of spiritual food is essentially critical to the survival of everyone.(Acts 10:34,35;Matthew 28:19,20).JW is just doing the messenger work,inviting everyone to examine the good news of the kingdom or God's government ,and truth from God.Also,the time of the end of this 'critical time hard to deal with' is very near(2 Timothy 3:1-5.)Wicked world under Satan's rule will be wiped out to preserve the ones that does the will of God, to live endlessly in paradise on earth.(Luke 23:43) "Come! and let anyone thirsting come;let anyone who wishes take life's water free." (Revelation 22:17)
02-07-2016 Reply

Gideon Rutherford Donkoh
It is not surprising, our God whose name is Jehovah is our Backer. There a many publications and videos that can be downloaded for free. Why not pay a visit to this most translated website.
02-07-2016 Reply

Irena Kusnirova
Jehovah's Witnesse's are spreading Bible in most of the languages, and based on Bible scriptures lovingly giving out millions of beautify, and very knowlegebly prepared literatures through out the whole Planet Earth. They are practicing true Christian love, and sharing it with all the Nations living on our, by the Creator given beautiful Planet Earth. Rom 13-8 ❤️👏📖
03-07-2016 Reply

Paul
Thank you for the article. www.jw.org and they ask for no money, no adverts, just a love for God and their neighbor. Their translation has faithfully replaced Gods Name in all 7000+ occurrences from the original writings, very significant!
11-07-2016 Reply

C Kirsch
It is not "mandatory" for JWs to literally read anything. There are some who cannot read due to whatever physical or mental disabilities. However, the Bible itself says it's mandatory for those who want to worship God correctly to accurately learn about Him, His will, purposes and promises, and to live accordingly (John 3:16; 17:3). In order to do that, it is important to have access to the Bible in whatever format a person can use. Hence, there are audio recordings of the actual Bible for people to listen to online in many different languages for free. This is an amazing fete and a great benefit to those who are illiterate for whatever reason. The primary reason that JWs are translating the New World Translation, their publications and website into so many languages is because all who want to worship God the way He wants need to be united in their beliefs (1 Corinthians 1:10). In the past, JWs would use whatever Bible they could get in their language. Since some translations aren't as accurate as others, and the Bible, it can be easy for each group to believe only according to the Bible they are using. JWs worked hard to accurately translate the Bible from the earliest copies of the Bible available. They originally write the translation into English (the New World Translation) then translate the NWT into other languages, always trying hard to keep the wording as close to the early writings. This takes time, but diligently they continue to add different languages. The Watchtower and Awake are aids to understanding and learning more about the Bible and how to apply its teachings in our lives. Since they are smaller and less difficult to translate accurately, these are available in more languages than the New World Translation. In this way, no matter what Bible a person (JW or not) uses, they learn the exact same thing about what the Bible really teaches. That is what I believe makes this website, and Jehovah's Witnesses as a whole, so unique.
11-07-2016 Reply

Armando alcaraz
I'm proud to be a jehovahs witnesses. All praise to the almighty god who has done so much for mankind giving all the opportunity to learn about him and his purpose for this beautiful planet ! All praise to our wonderful God Jehovah! !!!!!
13-07-2016 Reply

Armando alcaraz
Proud to be a jehovahs witnesses. All praise to our wonderful God Jehovah!
13-07-2016 Reply

Pam L
I really appreciated this nice article. However, I do have to make a clarification on your statement that they have their own special Bible. That is not an accurate statement. The Bible that Witnesses use is "different" from, say. the King James Bible, but the difference is in the accuracy of the translation. Most Bible scholars agree that the New World Translation is in fact THE most accurately translated Bible ever printed. I was translated from original manuscripts and painstakingly restored God's name, everywhere other translations removed God's name for whatever reasons. If there are "changes" it is only to be more accurate. Some don't like this because they just don't like change but the Bible itself says that God asks His followers to be willing to "worship Him in spirit and truth" and the most accurately translated Bible would offer anyone that opportunity. Check this out for yourselves. I think anyone that makes the effort will be pleasantly surprised. I know I did...and I was amazed.
14-07-2016 Reply

Lona Skaggs
I have been a witness for over 35 years this article puts emphasis on the reading of the WT publications, but it is the Bible where we find al the informatio...the Bible is being translated in the publications. It is manifested now that our purpose to translate the Bible us being TWISTED -- just as the history of the nation of Israel, the kings writings, the writing of the prophets, and the letters of the first centiry Christian [the Bible}... we are at work to help set straight the things that humanity needs to know to choose life...our work will end, we are here to serve the information right...abd that means putting it in terms that everyone caninderstand. The transaltions are imporatnt because people will come to know the way the information about our heritage has been hiden and twisted in the minds of the common people. Politicians, worldly kings, the higher levels of society, and news writers that do not explore for truth in search of heritage will mix things up -- so our publications open the Bible up to the truth about the heritage we have in Adam, Seth, --all along the blood line to Noah, and after, thru Abraham and Sarah -- with Jesus as the perfect heir...we will all live again in the blood of Christ -- because we will inherit his blood --perfection...the resurrection of the unrighteous is in our near future. We are from the spirit kingdom, not the mammal kingdom. This is something that is learned as you seek the Kingdom and the righteousness through the premise that we can be saved through the blood o the one seed - heir...Jesus. I am not speaking out of my own initiative, I speak from the evidence that I have that has convinced me that we do indeed inherit perfection just as we inherit the imperfection. My personal Bible study with the witnesses lead me to these truths--we are created equal. I do not worship the witnesses, I am a witness.I worship with truth and spirit. I worship the creator.
15-07-2016 Reply

Douglas Edward Burkepile
As one of Jehovah'so Witnesses,I too was once a member of a Protestant church. Their congregation was very ill- informed about Jesus' teaching of a earth wide paradise to be ruled by Jesus and his heavenly Bride-class. He, as the only begotten son of Jehovah God poured out his precious blood which, in turn provided a opportunity for honest hearted men and women to gain everlasting life without satanic influence on a cleansed, paradise right here on earth. All those asleep in death will be resurrected to live and learn of Jehovah's purpose for obedient mankind, in which our first parents gave up due to their disobedience and lack of appreciation that their Creator knows what is best for His loved creations. God's Kingdom will replace all man's imperfect governments and allow man to reach human perfection both physically and mentally, truly living in global peace! In other words, Jesus Christ bought back what Adam and Eve lost, everlasting life on a paradise earth. Rev. 21:1-4 Douglas Edward Burkepile
15-07-2016 Reply

Joan Findlay
I am proud to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses. This mighty feat of translation is possible only by the support of Jehovah God. May all praise go to our God Jehovah. Psalm 83:18 May people know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most High over all the earth.
16-07-2016 Reply

Annelie Swanepoel
I knew WWW.JW.ORG was the most translated website before I did the search. Love the article, love most of the comments too. I agree that it shows Divine backing. And yes, JWs are not required to read the Watchtower or other publications. It is merely an aid to Bible study. JWs are also involved in literacy classes, teaching people to read and write...Not so that they can read our magazines or books but so that they can read the Bible. In my country (South Africa), with 11 official languages, the JWs publications are often the only literature available in that specific language. People can't wait for us to bring them magazines in their own language.
17-07-2016 Reply

Kassidy McVeigh
Not only do Jehovah witnesses put in so much time and effort into translating the bible and bible based articles, they do all this completely voluntary. All of our preaching work comes from our love to Jehovah God and our neighbors, not love for money because of course that isn't what we get out of it.
17-07-2016 Reply

Frederick Agbenyega
I have have downloaded the JWLibrary app in English, French, Ewe, Twi, and Ga. Thus I am well equipped to use God's word to preach to and teach anyone in my territory. I am grateful to Jehovah that his organization keeps helping me to serve him effectively and acceptably. It makes me happy, satisfied, and content in life. Being a christian Jehovah's witness made me a better person. Frederick Agbenyega
21-07-2016 Reply

Sonja Gregory
You want a college education? Read Watchtower publications and you'll be educated on a wide variety of topics, looking up words you don't know.
22-07-2016 Reply

dan
Presently 825 languages
22-07-2016 Reply

PHYLLIS BENABURGER
This is for Lee who said that Michael Jackson's background contributed to or caused his demise.......If Michael LIVED like a Witness he would be alive today.
22-07-2016 Reply

Ed Q
ASL - JH Jesus wonderful!! People all-area JH cherish you. :)
25-07-2016 Reply

IreneRoseMcDonald
I am a Christian,My long time friend sent this to me,She beening a Jehovah Witnesse all her life.We get into e-mailing each other and their are somethings in my Christianity I don't understand like Job where did he get a wife young eought to give Job 10 more children and I wordered about this? Till I e-mailed my JW friend as she told me Jehovah God gave Job a new wife along with twice as many riches then Job had before.This is very interesting all these reads .I do believe it is the end of times for my son and I watch the new in the East as everything is lining up for the last of times .I will studdie more as I was very surprized that JW's literature is available in diferant languages all over the world.
09-08-2016 Reply

Renee M
The translation on the JW.org website is of the best quality. One can see that a lot of time and effort goes into letting all people read and understand the Bible in their mother tongue. Can you believe that all who work on this translation volunteer their time and effort!!
12-08-2016 Reply

Edward
Does it make sense that The Only True God would be organized enough to reach all languages. See Mathew 24:14
09-09-2016 Reply

ROLANDO SANCHEZ ORTEGA
bueno el que hagan esto no es prueba contundente de que tengan la aprobacion de dios ya lo dice el libro de genesis 11:6 cuando los hombres o mujeres se unen con un objetivo en mente todo lo pueden lograr y en cuanto al proselitismo la verdad es que lo hacen pero muy bien camuflajeado y como dijo cierto escritor no hay mejor esclavo que aquel que no lo reconoce en realidad son una granja muy pero muy bien controlada
17-09-2016 Reply

Dale L
In the interests of accuracy, as of today, Sept 17, 2016, the website shows 858 languages. But that is the total number of languages in which either the web site is available, OR literature is available for download. Some of the languages are literature only. I counted the number of languages in which the web site itself is available, and I counted 614. Still by far the most translated web site in the world.
17-09-2016 Reply

Heth
I was brought up as a member of Church of England. Never did I see anyone using a Bible in the church except as a fashion accessory. Never were we taught what the KIngdom meant, what Jehovahs name was nor his plan for humankind. I am most gratefu after years of closing the door on the JWs one day I listened and saw the pure logic of the Bible truths. BTW, one person above says that the JWs have now and then had new enlightenments which they seem to think proves we had false beliefs. Not so, the Bible tells us that as the time of the end approaches we will be given enlightenment progressively. It is much worse that other religions dont even tell the truth or seek daily to examine the scriptures as JW do and are willing to change when light becomes clearer on subjects
30-10-2016 Reply

O'neil John
Such translation work would not have been possible without the backing of Jehovah's holy spirit
31-10-2016 Reply

Juan B
I love the way they even translate the original songs.
08-11-2016 Reply

Juan B.
Amazing.
08-11-2016 Reply

zanselons
now 876 languages, plus 88 sign languages and growing monthly
10-01-2017 Reply

Carolee Weiler Todoroff
Great enthusiasm as Jehovahs worldwide family see prophesy nearing fruition.
13-01-2017 Reply

Chuck in Florida
Just read the excellent post by Tomedes and 90% of the comments.I then visited JW.ORG and it is a well made bible study site! Most comments were intelligent thoughts. I saw a couple of disgruntled posters, who clearly had stopped practicing their JW religion and now had turned against it. They complained about being disfellowshipped, but I have read in the bible a passage that said not to even "say a greeting to such a man" and it was about a congregation member, back then, who had put himself in a position to be excommunicated [ the Catholic term for disfellowshipping ] The only other off base post I saw, was blaming Michael Jackson's religious upbringing for his conduct in show business. That's kind of dumb? Most all people in show business do things that are generally considered unchristian or unreligious. No one says that Marylin Manson is such a disgusting freak, because he was raised to be a catholic, methodist or whatever? I have noted through the years, the only time a person's actions in life are blamed on his religion, are when the person is known to be a JW. WHY IS THAT?? I have a copy of the New World Translation-the newest gray one and I like it more than all my other bible translations! I just looked up "what bible translation is most accurate wikipedia" on Google and scholars generally speak highly of, or consider the NWT to be the most accurate. They don't consider it perfect, just generally the best. Interesting! Thank you again tomedes for this info!
21-01-2017 Reply

pawel
This is the best page and app /no ads!!/ despite some dissapointed making comments how ugly JW are and how good they have been. Just ignore that i start making research about God and His purpose
27-01-2017 Reply

Jack
This is more proof that the only true God of the universe "Jehovah" is really backing the true religion and his people on earth, Jehovah's Witnesses.
07-02-2017 Reply

Chikondi
This is Jehovah's organisation, no doubt that. I am proud to be a Jehovah's Witness.
09-02-2017 Reply

Bobby
Good website. All of this translating was prophesied. (Ac 2:1-13). Thanks for the information. Although I've heard that the translating is now reaching closer to 900 now!
14-02-2017 Reply

Jon
There is a vast unpaid army of volunteers happily giving up their time to help in the translation work, and there is just one overriding reason why they do this: love of God and their fellow man. Google, Wikipedia etc work on very different principles and can't really hope to compete with this highly organised religion. When you also factor in their various educational systems and disaster relief programs, along with their high moral codes of conduct, it is a wonder they get such negative press. Historic predudice is so hard to crack.
14-02-2017 Reply

Rene Brown
The fact that it is the most translated website in Satan's world shows that the backing must come from a higher source. Only Jehovah could make sure that this could happen on a worldwide scale and all with the help of Volunteers. Clearly this organization is not run by any man. Thank you Jehovah.
28-02-2017 Reply

Jon S
Update on languages: as of March 2017 the website has now been translated into 884 languages. Its easy to check if more have been added: go to jw.org, open language box (top right) and check updated number!
15-03-2017 Reply

Sandra Bee
I agree with the comments about the Witnesses - or 'followers' as sometimes stated - not 'having' to read the Watchtower, Awake! Also, they do not have their own special Bible. The JW's Bible translation cannot be faulted for its accuracy, but don't take my word for it, check it out for yourselves by means of research of early Hebrew and Greek translations into English. JW's follow the bible's teachings, not any church teaching ie baptism...baptism for babies is not a bible teaching (cannot be found in the Bible) but a church teaching instead. So if church's teach this wrongly, what else are they teaching that is not bible based? For this reason JW's do not baptize babies. And the name Jehovah has not been 'put into' the JW Bible translation - instead, the name Jehovah has been removed from other translations and replaced with Lord, etc. Check it out for yourselves, don't just take JW's word for it.
05-04-2017 Reply

jy
Jose, the abomination you speak of is an abhorrence that isn't stuck within the bounds of Jehovah's Witnesses organisation like some seem to make it out as, nor is it a rampant disregard for safety. I'm sure that today you would be able to see that this issue is widespread, and by claiming Jehovah's Witnesses endanger their children by having a database about them is absurd. Would you state that NOT having a database would be safer? Legal institutions around the world have the same things, which protect the public. Of course, not in every place is this spruiked, nor posted on a witch-hunt to the unmerciless people quick to draw and quarter, but that database covers all cases of even an allegation. Would you be happy for someone who is wrongly accused to be drawn and quartered for a crime that they didn't commit? Many a man has been accused of this, and it sometimes takes decades before a confession from the accuser, if ever at all. And what about forgiveness? I was molested at school by an old man when I was 13 years old. I saw him later on in life, and as much as I didn't want to befriend him, I certainly don't hate him. Yes, he erred and messed my life up in many ways, along with others who attempted the same thing. But moving on, I could sit there and blame society for everything and how school didn't protect me, nor did the police when I was followed twice when I was even younger, not even coming to assist, but rather asking why I was not at home, and making me feel guilty. I had to lie down and hide in a garden, as a man in a car followed me over and over. Yet the law enforcement did nothing. Do I blame all police officers for this? Do I claim that a police station is a dangerous place for children to be? What about high school? I actually do claim that high school is a dangerous place to be, but not because of my experience with that person, but more so with the lies and bullying that went on that also helped wreck my innocence. It hasn't changed. High school is still the place where everyone is taught to get along by one mouth, and by the other loud mouth (peers), one is being educated that society is wicked, and for some tortuous. In conclusion, police stations and officers are vital for our society, even with these two oversights regarding this individual here (that's me...still here), before I reached my mid-teens even. I don't think your accusations are fair. As for the high schools, they are being investigated already. Still, when will it finally be ended? When Jehovah executes the wicked, unrepentant mankind. You went off focus from the article. If you were more inclined to read the internal evidence yourself, you'd be happy to see the many articles produced showing how to protect our children. This is not just in a Kingdom Hall, but when they are at the shops, at a sports event at the local park, at court, at school, at a gathering where there are many unbelievers, or any other place where a child molester might be. If you read these articles, you will see that Jehovah's organisation does indeed keep its congregation clean of unrepentant immoral people of all sorts, including child molesters. As a correction to something you stated from the past, it has been a requirement - even from before you typed your message by a handful of years I believe - that in that land of Australia, an appointed brother MUST have a Working with Children Check, and so must anybody who is involved with teaching children. Also generally speaking the point I wanted to make initially is that at the time of this writing, this website - https://jw.org - is translated into 887 languages.
16-04-2017 Reply

Tom
Jehovah's Witnesses know that they are fulfilling Matt 24:14 through the website jw,org and Isaiah 43:10 you are my witnesses declares Jehovah!
12-06-2017 Reply

Merica
This is a nice truthful article... posted and shared by JW's as "proof" that they have the true religion. Frankly, if there was money in translating Google content into Swahili, Google would be doing it. I recently went to an assembly where the traveling overseer had just come back from his trip to Hawaii to learn and translate JW literature into the Hawaiian language..... Uhhhhhm, not one person speaks Hawaiian as their first language.. Look it up! Just another notch on the 'ol belt, eh Governing Body? 851 languages, Woo Hoo!! How many other obsolete languages are you translating into? If JW's can grab this stat to prove that they are the one and only "true religion".. Let em have it if it makes them happy.. Hit me up in 2050 when the overlapping generation theory fails just like the last 5 Armageddon predictions have failed.. You hopeful JWs know what I'm talking about. Be honest. Just be happy like the rest of us. Take care of this earth, and stop waiting on God to fix it for you.. Ha, I've gotten way off topic. Love the JW brothers and sisters, hate the Watchtower propaganda.
15-06-2017 Reply

tutu
JW rocks!
15-06-2017 Reply

Robin
@Ofer Tirosh I know this is a couple of years old but I just happened across it today. I think the number of translations is up to about 897 now. Maybe more as the translation work is never ending. And some of the languages being translated to are used by very small groups of people in distant villages that no other secular website would ever think twice about putting the effort into. But the love that JW's have for all people is immense because it's not the number of people who speak a certain language and dialect that determines if Jehovah's message would be translated for them, but it's the fact that there someone out there that needs to hear his message. I'm writing though to thank you Ofer Tirosh for your unbiased and informed piece of reporting. Obviously, I am one of JW's. But I'm not just thanking you for shining a favorable light on the work that our organization is trying to do, but thanking you for writing an article, a news piece/story, that's about facts and information. It's hard to find unbiased news reporting nowadays. Even the biggest stations, sites and newspapers today write articles that have their personal opinions at its core while they strategically wrap information and 'facts' around that opinion. Instead of reporting just the accurate facts and letting the reader develop their opinion around those facts. Your article was respectiful while not leaning too far one way or the other on your own personal feelings. As other people have already replied, I do want to reiterate that the huge translation work is not because of any requirement that JW's all read the Watchtower.... though the Watchtower is one of our primary Bible based tools that are used to show unity around the world since all JW's in all homes and Kingdom Halls around the world have the same valuable lessons and study material every week. The main goal in the translation work is to fulfill Bible prophecy, namely Mathew 24:14. What you said was not wrong but it helps to have a little more insight to tie together the information you discovered in your research. Thank you again sir. Have a great day!
23-07-2017 Reply

Robin
@Ofer Tirosh I know this is a couple of years old but I just happened across it today. I think the number of translations is up to about 903 now. Maybe more as the translation work is never ending. I'm writing though to thank you Ofer Tirosh for your unbiased and informed piece of reporting. Obviously, I am one of JW's. But I'm not just thanking you for shining a favorable light on the work that our organization is trying to do, but thanking you for writing an article, a news piece/story, that's about facts and information. It's hard to find unbiased news reporting nowadays. Even the biggest stations, sites and newspapers today write articles that have their personal opinions at its core while they strategically wrap information and 'facts' around that opinion. Instead of reporting just the accurate facts and letting the reader develop their opinion around those facts. Thank you again sir. Have a great day!
23-07-2017 Reply

Oneil
As at august 3, 2017, JW.ORG==>>904 languages including 91 different sign languages. Which organization can embark into such a project if not an organization that has real love and interest on the common people. Just think of the convention arrangement this year, about 30 different conventions will take place in Nigerian pidgin(a kind of English spoken by unlettered and ordinary people in Nigeria) with all the videos and songs translated as well. Who else can organize such a program in such a common language if not people who care for and want others to learn about God
03-08-2017 Reply

Bamgbose
Presenly owe language. An amazing hand work Jehovah God Himself.
02-10-2017 Reply

Patty
The website is not in 991 languages and growing. Jehovah’s Witnesses have come up with a computer program that enables them to translate faster. IBM wanted to purchase the program for a considerable amount of money, however Jehovah’s Witnesses are not interested in money. Their focus is preaching the good new to all the nations for a witness, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14.
18-10-2017 Reply

derek
let me correct you please this statement from your article is wrong "in addition to the Jehovah's Witnesses' special translation of the Bible. In order for people to participate in the religion, they have to be able to read the Watchtower's publications, and translating their publications into believers' own language is necessary for them to belong to the religion" let me please correct it no special translation of bible actually more accurate primarily putting Jehovah gods name back in the bible instead of titles like lord and god the translation into each persons language is so they can better understand the bible truth in their own tongue which speaks to their heart also it is done so they can learn the true religion which is different from false religions as if they were all doing what the bible teaches there would be only one religion at the same spiritual table . now really what they are trying to do is save peoples lives because shortly Jehovah god and jesus Christ will take over and remove all religions and goverments if you have enough time run run to a kingdom hall or goto jw.org and get a free bible study so you can live anyone not kingdom citizens when the kingom of the heavens takes of will die please save you life take action now IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH TIME world condition are right the end is shortly
19-10-2017 Reply

Oneil
JW.ORG 920 languages today
01-11-2017 Reply

Daniel
Clear enough. Matthew 10: 22 is finding fulfillment: True followers of Christ are hated by all people because of his name. In spite of that, they have displayed wisdom unequaled anywhere and this is further proof of the genuineness of their faith. Sincere people who love the truth will find it because it is God's will for them.
13-11-2017 Reply

Tom
Thank you Jehovah's Witnesses for your answers. This is what is spoken of in the prophet Joel, “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. 29 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days. 30 I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and billows of smoke. 31 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. 32 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the Lord has said, even among the survivors whom the Lord calls. Joel 2 Today, Jehovah does not speak to us directly from the heavenly realm. We know from the Bible that in the first century, God enabled some anointed Christians to work miracles. (Acts 3:2-7; 9:36-42) Among the “different gifts” of the spirit were “gifts of healing.” (1 Cor. 12:4-11) But those and other gifts, such as speaking in tongues and prophesying, would soon come to an end. (1 Cor. 13:8) They are not available today. Even in Bible times, these supernatural communications were rare events, sometimes separated by centuries. Throughout history, Jehovah has most often communicated with his people in more indirect ways. Such is the case in our day. A way in which Jehovah communicates with us today: *The principal instrument of communication between God and humans is the Bible. So today prophesy means to preach the truth, and Jehovah's Witnesses are preaching the truth in these last days. The truth is God's name is Jehovah, and this good news of the kingdom which shall crush all the kingdoms of the earth today. Everyone who calls upon the name of Jehovah shall be saved. Jehovah's Witnesses are preaching the truth, and it is devastating my religious beliefs.
12-12-2017 Reply

Glenn Leider
JW.org has now reached 936 total languages. The Watchtower (Public Edition) alone is now in 327 languages as of January 2018.
14-01-2018 Reply

william mark
It is unbelievable and imaginably to know JW is the most translated website in the world You know what is beauty about it. "all the work are done with volunteer spirit." As the scripture rightly said that the God news of the kingdom should bu preach in all the inhabitant earth before the end come. (Matt 24:14). and that is what they are doing. My Jehovah continue to bless your effort.
08-02-2018 Reply

Edwina
We have Jehovah’s backing this is his organization I’m proud to be called by his name. Isaiah 43:10
20-03-2018 Reply

The original Bible Students
The Bible says that Satan would also do “great works”.
27-03-2018 Reply

Ray
No one else is doing what Jehovah's people accomplish, nor can they. Jehovah chooses imperfect people, which does more than any other group even comes close too.
22-04-2018 Reply

W. Lake
Since it is easier to understand ones mother tongue and a more accurate statement, I suggest the part about "must be able to read" be changed to, "to be able to easily understand what they are reading the publishers feel a need to translate into many languages to reach the heart of each individual." Otherwise a good article.
10-06-2018 Reply

alma burkhart
As I was preparing for an assignment, I felt the need to "Google" this interesting subject. I am not surprized that the articles number has increased and I am happy to share that to date the number of languages on jw.org is 953 since this article was posted. I do not have the details on the other figures for comparison but regadless I doubt that it is necessary. No site has the need, the manpower or the spirit of Jehovah to accomplish such a feat. My mother tounngue was Spanish but being raised in the U.S. I feel like English has become my mother toungue since I process "most" of information in English, but there is something about Spanish that still reaches my heart more than English ever will. I am so blessed to have access to this amazing site and to the jw app which is also in a lot of languages! Most today love technology so I invite you to check it out, search any subject you will find information that will amaze you. The site cites (no pun intended) a plathora of secular information that Jehovah's Witnesses did not write, scientific, and medical material as well as many solid encyclopedias - to remove doubt that the information is "made up" or based on "our views". Keep it positive, if you check it out you will not lose a thing but if you don't you will never know if you can gain something of great value - in Jesus' words John 17:3 "knowledge" that leads to everlasting life!
25-06-2018 Reply

Holly
I just went through the comments and all I can say is, it is so clear that the majority of people on this thread love Jehovah so much. What a clear indication that Jehovah’s people are following the first commandment by loving Jehovah, with their whole hearts, whole souls and whole minds. We are SO PRIVILEGED TO KNOW THE TRUTH! We may be scattered through the earth and may not ever meet, but we are family ❤️ Praise Jehovah, the only True God!
25-07-2018 Reply

Tom
This is proof that Jehovah's Witnesses is the one true religion Matt 24:14
10-08-2018 Reply

Giovanni
958 languages as of August 2018 to reach people in all over the world and to help them to understand the Bible and the Creator of the universe!
21-08-2018 Reply

Alison Maleski
All the children of the Jackson Family have been exposed to the Jehovah's Witnesses at some point in their lives. The only ones that stayed are: Katherine (the mother) Rebbie, LaToya was for a while, and yes, so was Michael. But the rest of them didn't stay very long. It's also speculative that even Joseph (the father) may have had some exposure to the Jehovah's Witnesses through his side of the family as well. Ummm, as far as the Jehovah's Witnesses being the one and only true religion is questionable. There are many other religions that will make that same proclamation of being "The Only One True Religion". Religion in of itself is a works-based system no matter how you cut it. What really matters the most is having a true relationship with Jesus Christ and God the Father. That is all that matters. And yes, I too, have studied with the Jehovah's Witnesses for many years but never really made a full commitment in becoming one of them. I've heard too many horrifying stories about the group and the individuals who have been severely emotionally, psychologically, as well as spiritually hurt and damaged. My heart goes out to those who are hurting. There is help out there for those who seek it and find it.
30-09-2018 Reply

Agent
I am glad that I found a sight with Jehovah's Witnesses on it; thank you for your comments.
16-10-2018 Reply

Agent
This is a surprise. This is a real show of approval of Jehovah God Matt 24:14
16-10-2018 Reply

Vincent
Matthew 24:14 states that the good news of God’s Kingdom will be preached as a witness to all the nations and then the end ( of this wicked system of human rulership) will come. We can see the fulfilment of this prophecy by means of the exponential increase in the number of languages. What makes this so remarkable is that this is all done by an organisation of willing volunteers who do not even solicit funds for their literature. or for any of their services.This is nothing short of a modern day miracle. Undoubtedly, this work is being blessed by Jehovah God himself, under the direction of his son, Jesus Christ. Jesus did say that his followers would do works greater than the works which he did. Without a doubt, this has got to be the one and only true Religion.The evidence speaks for itself. What do you think?
19-10-2018 Reply

Silvia Kutchukian
Now JW.org is available in 983 languages and more are added every week. I have just learned that you can speak into Google microphone a subject and add JW, and it will link you to related text or video information. For example, try to speak "save my marriage JW", or "employment JW" or a phrase of a Bible scripture you wish to locate, followed by JW. Videos and musical videoclips at tv.jw.org is also a delight!
30-10-2018 Reply

Estella
you were very misleading when commented on WHY it is the most translated website in the world. your comment was that it was because, primarily in order to understand the bible you had to be able to read the Watchtower. that is VERY misleading the WT is like your glasses, it's not your eyes they just make see more clearly. it is a discussion of a bible topic.
04-11-2018 Reply

Jordan
As of November 23/18 it stands at 989 languages Proud to be a JW
23-11-2018 Reply

Jim
986 languages as of November 27, 2018
27-11-2018 Reply

Akpagide Ezenwa C
It is truly with JEHOVAH'S (The name of the most high God) Strength otherwise it couldn't be possible We do appreciate the efforts of HIS Faithful Slaves and it's Governing Body, Proudly JWs
04-01-2019 Reply

kitty
The information this sites states for the reason why the JW.ORG website is translated into so many languages, is WRONG! This statement in this article is NOT true: "One of the key pillars of the Jehovah's Witness belief system is that all its adherents must be able to read the Watchtower's (The Jehovah's Witnesses global HQ, based in the U.S.) publications in addition to the Jehovah's Witnesses' special translation of the Bible. In order for people to participate in the religion, they have to be able to read the Watchtower's publications, and translating their publications into believers' own language is necessary for them to belong to the religion." THIS SIMPLY IS NOT TRUE!!! There are many of Jehovah's witnesses who were and are illiterate. it is NOT A REQUIREMENT to be able to read the literature. We translate in different languages so that the good new of Gods kingdom can be preached in ALL the inhabited earth, for a witness- as Jesus foretold in Matthew24:14
29-01-2019 Reply

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