Source: Global Christian Relief, November 18, 2025
The two men were risking it all, crossing borders to sneak illegal materials across hostile regions in the Middle East. They knew they could be fined, thrown in prison, even tortured—or worse. Yet, despite the dangers they took on, they didn’t even believe the words in the books they were smuggling.
One day, as they stopped to rest, the men grew curious about the books they carried. As they flipped through copies of the New Testament, their curiosity only grew. They approached the man who coordinated the smuggling operation, and he told them about the gospel.
Soon, these men decided to become followers of Jesus and were baptized. The words they had been risking their lives for ended up changing their lives forever.
Read the full story. It includes the related video, Is This the Most Dangerous Job in the Christian World? (also below; 3.5 minutes).
Bible smuggling may be less common with digital and audio Scripture access on the rise. But have you heard of the pill-sized hologram Bible? Check it out (Back to Jerusalem).
May stories about the risks people take to access or give others access to Scripture encourage those of us with easy access and many copies, tools, and translations to treasure the Bible more.