Translating the LSB into 15 Indian Languages
India Study Bible - Equipping Indians with God’s Word in Their Native Languages
Since 2018, India Bible Study has been passionately committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ across India and to Indian-speaking people worldwide. Our mission is to provide access to God’s Word in native languages, empowering communities to know and experience His truth.
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INDIA: The World's Largest Mission Field
A Nation Prepared for the Harvest
In 2022, India emerged as the most populous nation with 1.44 billion people. With 79% following Hinduism and about 15% embracing Islam, the opportunity to share the Gospel is urgent. Inspired by Jesus’ call to “look at the fields,” we are compelled to reach out and bring God’s Word to every heart.
- 1.44 Billion People: Representing one of the largest mission fields globally.
- Diverse Faith Landscape: 79% Hindu and 15% Muslim communities in need of Christ’s love.
- Unprecedented Opportunity: A nation ready to receive the transformative message of the Gospel.
- A Divine Mandate: Following Jesus’ command to “make disciples of all nations” by sharing His Word in every language.
The Harvest is Ready
Open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for the harvest.
Lord Jesus
(John 4:35)
Spreading the Gospel Across India
India Bible Study: Bringing God’s Word to Every Heart
India is one of the largest mission fields in the world, and Christ’s command to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20) drives our mission. Understanding God’s truth in one’s native language is vital for spiritual growth, and we are dedicated to making that possible.
Making God’s Word Accessible Across India
Our dedicated translation teams are actively working to bring The Lutheran Study Bible (LSB) to India’s diverse language communities as The India Study Bible (ISB).
Our Key Achievements
Extensive Progress
In 2024, over 1,014 pages were translated, expanding to 1,363 pages across seven major Indian languages-including new work in Punjabi and Urdu-marking a powerful step forward in our mission.
Dedicated Teams
Each language team follows a 10-step process, from translation and checks to layout and community feedback – ensuring study notes align with the unique Bible text in every language.
Community Involvement
We’re collaborating with native speakers and scholars to ensure every translation is accurate, culturally authentic, and deeply meaningful to each language community.
Ongoing Work
We’re actively translating Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu,with Nepali and Bengali next. The Telugu India Study Bible is set to release in 2025.