The New Testament is recorded for us in Koine Greek. Beginning with the conquests of Alexander the Great around 335 BC, Koine Greek became the default language of the Mediterranean region and beyond. Koine Greek remained the language of trade and commerce for several centuries, including the first century when the New Testament was written.

“Koine” simply means “common.” Thus, Koine Greek was the common tongue for common people. While people from different areas of the Greek and Roman empires would have spoken different languages, they spoke to one another in Greek.

Unfortunately, as people stopped speaking Koine Greek, the ability to read and understand the New Testament was lost to common people. People had to rely on specialists who were trained to read Greek in order to understand Scriptures. But, that is not necessary any longer.

Anyone can learn to read Greek. Koine Greek is not a special, divine language. It is a language that was once read and spoken by many generations of people. Today, with a little time and effort, you can also learn to read Koine Greek, and you can learn to read the New Testament in its native language.

Why wait? You can start learning Koine Greek today!