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.
Kokuthoma, lokha nalitlolwako kwasetjenziswa izinto ezonakala msinyana njenge-Papyrus nesikhumba; kwesibili lasinda kibosopolotiki nabefundisi, nabalinga ukulitjhabalalisa, kwesithathu lasinda lokha abanye balinga ukutjhugulula umlayezwalo. - wp16.4 kk.