As a songwriter, it was very clear to me that you were a poet as well as a scholar. You brought the musicality to God’s Word that I’m sure was there in intention. There have been some great translations, but none that speak to me in my own language. I thank you for that.

Eugene Peterson is a cool guy and a crafter of words that are truly inspired and convey the heart of God's Word so we can understand Him in this age. The King James Version is beautifully woven into the fabric of history, but The Message reads more like we think and speak in our own time.

I use The Message Ministry Edition at my desk at work and for daily reading during lunch. On nights when I have to work, my ministry edition provides great comfort in God’s Word.

I can now understand how the Bible is relevant to my life and its ups and downs. I have always tried to be a faithful Christian, but this book really did it for me. I love this book so much that over the years I have given it to everyone I care about and even strangers.

As a student of God's Word for nearly three decades and a children's pastor, The Message is one of my favorite translations. It is fresh and rather non-religious, which is very appealing to the postmodern mind, but not at all lacking the accuracy or truth of other versions.

I have given The Message to people of all ages and backgrounds; their reaction to the Word in plain English is amazement and enthusiasm!

I never was able to get into the regular Bible; as a new Christian it was hard for me to understand. This Bible is perfect. I found my way to God reading it and have had an amazing life transformation.

The Message has helped me to understand what I read and it has helped me to absorb the Word like water to soil, it has sunk deeper and I get it, more completely. Thank you.

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