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. 4-7.
Yo ponyoka kha (1) u sina ha mabammbiri e a vha a tshi ṅwalelwa khao, a ngaho papyrus na mikumba; (2) u hanedzwa nga vharangaphanḓa vha politiki na vharangaphanḓa vha vhurereli vhe vha lingedza u i fhelisa; na (3) u shandulwa ha mulaedza wayo. - wp16.4, masiaṱ.