Bible Quote by Anonymous
““To God’s Honor and Praise We know that no Bible translation is perfect or final; but we also know that God uses imperfect and inadequate things to his honor and praise. So to our triune God and to his people we offer what we have done, with our prayers that it may prove useful, with gratitude for much help given, and with ongoing wonder that our God should ever have entrusted to us so momentous a task. Soli Deo Gloria!—To God alone be the glory! The Translation Oversight Committee* *A complete list of the Translation Oversight Committee, the Translation Review Scholars, and the Advisory Council, is available upon request from Crossway. Explanation of””
About This Quote
Source Document: Translation Oversight Committee Statement, Crossway, 2023
Acknowledges human imperfection in Bible translation while affirming divine purpose and gratitude for effort.
In simple terms: God uses imperfect work for His glory.
Key Takeaway
Offer work humbly and pray for usefulness.
Themes
humility
faith
gratitude
service
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- academic publishing
- personal devotion
- missionary work
Key Concepts
theology
translation studies
divine purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance reverence for scripture with acknowledgment of its limits?
- What role does gratitude play in scholarly work?
A Different Perspective
Human error can lead to misinterpretation; reliance on divine guidance is essential.
