The Old Testament was translated into Koine Greek between the third and first centuries before Christ. This translation is known as the [[Septuagint]], or simply, the "LXX". The New Testament books were originally written in Koine Greek. Below is part of a passage from the New Testament- [[John 1:1]]* {{greek_verse|john|1|1}} ([[John 1:1]]) which is translated into Enlgish* Translation: ''{{web_verse|john|1|1}}''