Gangte Bible Translation

Gangte is a small language consisting of about 16,500 speakers spread over thirty-seven villages in Manipur, India. Although it is an indigenous language with relatively few speakers, it is considered stable and is thought to be used as the first language of most Gangte tribe members.

In late February 2023 the Society’s Editorial Director and Senior Editorial Consultant (Projects) were at last able to meet with three members of the local Gangte Bible translation committee and engaged in detailed discussions with them.

The project has been recommended to the General Committee and they subsequently gave their approval. God willing, work will shortly commence with the Gospel according to John. The new translation will be from the Authorised Version with reference to the underlying Hebrew and Greek.