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The Message strives to help readers hear the living Word of God—the Bible—in a way that engages and intrigues us right where we are. Some people like to read the Bible in Elizabethan English. Others want to read a version that gives a close word-for-word correspondence between the original languages and English.
- John 6 Msg
Bread and Fish for All - After this, Jesus went across the...
- Daniel 2 Msg
King Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream - In the second year of his...
- Ezekiel 1 Msg
Wheels Within Wheels, Like a Gyroscope - When I was thirty...
- Luke 24 Msg
The Message (MSG) Bible Book List. Font Size. Passage...
- Mark 1 Msg
John the Baptizer - The good news of Jesus Christ—the...
- Psalm 44 Msg
We’ve been hearing about this, God, all our lives. Our...
- Amos 5 Msg
All Show, No Substance - Listen to this, family of Israel,...
- Isaiah 38 Msg
Time Spent in Death’s Waiting Room - At that time, Hezekiah...
- John 6 Msg
The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God’s Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English.
The Message is a contemporary and conversational translation of the Bible that captures the tone and flavor of the original languages. Read the entire Bible online or search for specific verses and take notes.
The Message is a reading Bible translated by pastor and scholar Eugene Peterson from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures. It combines the authority of God’s Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English, and has been reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars.
The Message was translated by Peterson from the original languages. It is a highly idiomatic translation, using contemporary slang from the US rather than a more neutral International English, and it falls on the extreme dynamic end of the dynamic and formal equivalence spectrum.
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Aug 15, 2023 · “The Message,” crafted by Eugene Peterson, offers a fresh voice to ancient scriptures. Combining modern vernacular with timeless truths, it seeks to bridge the millennia-wide gap. This article explores nine pivotal aspects of this unique Bible translation, shedding light on its origins, perspective, reception, and lasting impact on ...
