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    Over 300 Million Scripture Items Distributed Worldwide in 2019

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    By Joyce Dimaculangan

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    The United Bible Societies (UBS) announced that more than 315 million scripture items were distributed around the world in 2019.

    According to its latest Global Scripture Distribution report, 2019 saw a record-high in terms of Bible provision—40 million full Bibles were distributed around the world. Within five years, from 2015 to 2019, Bible Societies spread 1.8 billion Scriptures, 184 million of which were complete Bibles.

    Central and South America had the highest number of Scriptures distributed at 1.4 billion items; followed by Asia, 290 million items; and Africa with 56 million Scriptures, reports Evangelical Focus.