It survived (1) the threat of decay of the materials used to write on, such as papyrus and parchment; (2) opposition by political and religious leaders who tried to destroy it; and (3) attempts by some to alter its message. ​ — wp16.4, pp.
Alkitab tetap ada meski (1) bahan utama yang digunakan penulis dan penyalin Alkitab, seperti papirus dan perkamen, mudah rusak; (2) pemimpin politik dan agama berupaya memusnahkannya; dan (3) beberapa orang mencoba mengubah isinya. ​ — wp16.4, hlm.