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.
Ombiibeli (1) oya xupa nonande oinima oko ya li ya shangwa oya enda tai kulupa, ngaashi omanenge nosho yo opergamenti (oipa ya shikwa); (2) oya xupa nonande opa li omapataneko ovawiliki vomalongelokalunga nosho yo vopapolitika ovo va li va ninga eemhangela ve i hanaune po; (3) oya xupa nonande vamwe ova li tava kendabala okulundulula etumwalaka layo. - wp16.4, ep.