In a letter dated December 8, 1950, noted Bible translator and scholar Edgar J. Goodspeed wrote regarding the New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures: "I am interested in the mission work of your people, and its world wide scope, and much pleased with the free, frank and vigorous translation.
Encwadini ka-December 8, 1950, u-Edgar J. Goodspeed ongumhumushi nesazi seBhayibheli esidumile, wabhala lokhu ngokuphathelene ne-Nguqulo Yezwe Elisha YemiBhalo YamaKristu YesiGreki: "Nginesithakazelo enkonzweni eyenziwa abantu benu, nokusabalala kwayo emhlabeni wonke, futhi ngiyithande kakhulu inguqulo yamahhala, ezwakalayo, eqondile necacile.