People
Who they are
The Silopi live northwest of the city of Madang, in the province of the same name, in Papua New Guinea. They speak Silopi, the main language of the people, which belongs to the Trans-New Guinea family. Silopi appears in a comparative vocabulary of the Mabuso languages published in 1980. All of the people identify with Christianity, and there are Evangelicals among them.
Where they live
1
Country
300
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Papua New Guinea Significantly reached
|
100%
|
300 |
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Silopi
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)100%
Evangelicals21%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the teaching of the Scriptures in Silopi, using words that families among this people can readily understand.
Pray for Silopi Christians, that they may grow in their knowledge of Jesus and put his teachings into practice.
Pray for Silopi churches, that they may train leaders from among their own people and teach the Bible to new generations.
Pray for Silopi
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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