Twisted Islamic militants kill Bible translators and burn their holy books

SAVAGE Islamic terrorists have murdered four Bible translators and burned all their books.

MURDER: Four translators were murdered by Islamic Militants

The disgusting attack saw depraved militants barge into Wycliffe Bible translators in the Middle East before opening fire.

Two workers were killed with two brave translators sacrificing themselves by protecting the lead Bible translator.

BIBLE: The translators were working in the Middle East

Despite their heroics, it is unclear whether the lead translator survived.

After murdering the translators, the twisted militants then burned all the books and other translation materials.

But the Wycliffe Associates is thanking God that the computer hard drives, containing works of eight language projects, was not destroyed in the gruesome attacks.

PRAYER: Prayers have been sent out in support of the translators

Mae Greenleaf, of the ministry of Bible translations, said: “The remaining translation team has decided to re-double their efforts to translate, publish, and print God's Word for these eight language communities.

"Please ask the Lord to mend the hearts and wounds of the translation team who have gone through this horrible ordeal.”

Despite the tragic losses, the ministry will replace the lost equipment and will continue its work in the Middle East.

Ms Greenleaf added: "Pray with me for the killers to.

“Pray for these whose hearts are so hard.

“Pray the Lord will open their eyes to what they have done.

“Please ask the Lord to meet them, each one, right where they are.

“Pray that He will show Himself merciful, that they will know His forgiveness, His love, and His peace.”