Christian persecution around the world has been increasing, and Bible translators in particular are facing a fierce onslaught of spiritual warfare. One report of Bible translators facing particular persecution comes from Wycliffe Associates. ‘We are getting new reports of oppression literally every week,’ stated Bruce Smith, CEO of the organisation. ‘Spiritual warfare has become the “new normal” for many national Bible translators.’ Forms of resistance to Bible translation include suddenly falling ill, being arrested and jailed, tortured, or even murdered. One translator even died in her sleep on her first day of translation work. Last year, Wycliffe launched a project aimed at translating the Bible into 314 languages in 76 countries. The founder of World Help, commenting on the increase in Christian persecution, said, ‘At no other time in history have Christians been as persecuted as they are now’. For intercession ideas go to