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Paris 2024 Olympic Games open officially on Friday night, and one organization is ready to spread the Word of God.
According to a release, the French Bible Society is handing out New Testament with the goal of, "leaving a lasting legacy that extends far beyond the athletic arenas." Handing out 140,000 copies in French and 60,000 in English.
To go with the Olympics in Paris theme, the edition also features testimonies from Christian athletes, including French handball champion Joël Abati and Australian high jumper Nicola Olyslagers. Delivering the New Testaments is a collaboration with other Christian sporting ministries.
It said the collaboration "stands as a beacon of the power of collaboration and the shared values that bring people together, transcending the boundaries of sport and spirituality."
Titled, More Precious Than Gold, it's inspired by 1 Peter 7. "Their purpose is to prove that your faith is genuine. Even gold, which can be destroyed, is tested by fire; and so your faith, which is much more precious than gold, must also be tested, so that it may endure. Then you will receive praise and glory and honour on the Day when Jesus Christ is revealed."
Over 11 million visitors are expected to come to the Olympics in Paris.
The New Testament will be handed out during both the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympics, which wrap up on Sept. 8.
Due to the overwhelming demand, the French Bible Society had to up the number of copies from the original plan of 100,000 in French and 30,000 in English.
"It is so inspiring to read the athletes' testimonies featured in this special edition of the New Testament. These accounts serve as a powerful reminder of the enduring impact the Bible continues to have in our contemporary world," said Jonathan Boulet, General Secretary of the French Bible Society.
"Moreover, they underscore the vital role that each country's Bible Society plays in ensuring the accessibility and relevance of this timeless book for all."