Who Are Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Worldwide, Jehovah’s Witnesses are a well-known religion. Currently, there are over 8,800,000 Witnesses in 239 lands.

Branch office in Japan

Beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jehovah’s Witnesses view the Bible as the inspired Word of Jehovah God and consider it a reliable guide for modern living. Many Witnesses have found that by applying the Bible’s teachings in their lives, they have improved their character, their physical and emotional health, their family life and their personal relationships.

The name Jehovah’s Witnesses

The name Jehovah’s Witnesses was adopted in 1931 to reflect their foremost mission to make God’s name, Jehovah, and his purposes known to others.

“‘You are my witnesses,’ declares Jehovah, ‘and I am God.’”

—Isaiah 43:12

Visit www.jw.org to obtain additional information about Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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