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Bible Quote by William Cameron Townsend

“The greatest missionary is the Bible in the mother tongue. It needs no furlough and is never considered a foreigner.” quote by William Cameron Townsend
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“The greatest missionary is the Bible in the mother tongue. It needs no furlough and is never considered a foreigner.”

William Cameron Townsend

About This Quote

Source Book: The Bible in the World’s Languages, 1940

The Bible translated into local languages serves as an ever‑present missionary.

In simple terms: Local language Bible spreads faith naturally.

Key Takeaway

Support vernacular translations.

Themes

missionary work language culture

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

religious educational

When to use this quote

  • church planting
  • literacy programs
  • online evangelism
  • community education

Key Concepts

inculturation communication spiritual outreach

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does language affect belief adoption?
  • What obstacles exist for translation?
A Different Perspective

Translation may face political resistance.

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