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Paratext: Translating the Good News, Scripture by Scripture

For over 30 years, Paratext has been a giant in the Bible translation community. As a joint effort between SIL and UBS (United Bible Societies), the team develops language technology software that allows translators all over the world to collaborate, edit, and utilize resources.

With over 13,000 active users across the globe, Paratext is the premiere Bible translation tool, foundational to the work of sharing the gospel.

Your Impact

Your donation will empower translators with advanced tools that can grow and improve over time, ensuring God’s Word reaches every language community. Join us in this vital mission to enhance Scripture translation for generations to come.

Learn about Paratext 9

Paratext has been meeting the needs of Bible translators all over the world for decades. With Collaboration Capabilities, Translation Resources, Checking Tools, and many others powerful features, Paratext aids teams in translating the Scriptures accurately and efficiently.

SIL is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Learn about Paratext 10 Studio

We are excited to announce that Paratext 10 Studio is coming soon! Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, it integrates the trusted features and support of Paratext 9 with enhanced speed and new capabilities. Built upon the open-source Platform.Bible foundation, Paratext 10 Studio offers a modern, cross-platform experience for users.

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