This translation is a unique Bible-reading experience, a paraphrase by author Eugene Peterson of the traditional Bible text. With no formal language, The Message® reads like a letter from an old friend. Because it’s easier to understand, it’s easier to make the connection between what you’re reading and what it means for your everyday life. The Message® is not meant to replace your current version of choice. Rather, it is designed as a reading Bible that can give you a fresh perspective on a familiar phrase or passage.
This recent update fixed a bug in Judges that did not allow the verse chooser to navigate correctly in that book. Also, headers were fixed to display properly (not at the end of verses as before), and some other general formatting was improved. If you have previously purchased this excellent resource, you are eligible for a free update. Just log in to your Personal Library to access the updated file.
Text samples
Psalm 27:4
Ephesians 3:20
This Bible includes the BibleReader with the following features:
Three step Verse Chooser to easily navigate to any verse
Word search to quickly find any word in the document
