Romans: Grace and Glory (The Passion Translation)

I am so enjoying The Passion Translation Bible! It is my new favorite version of the Bible. It is really exciting when a new book is released and I am pleased to add Romans to my set. I've only read portions so far, but this translation adds clarity, understanding and new life to the best book on the planet for all time!

Really enjoyed this translation--it was like reading Romans for the very first time! And although I'm not fluent in Greek, this is probably how the letter would have been read/understood by those who originally received it in the first century. This translation is very fresh and a "must" to keep along side other translations.

* One observation about translations: I have always been more inclined to use "word for word" translations rather than the various "paraphrase" translations, thinking that I was staying closer to God's word and what the original languages were actually saying. But reading this translation corrected one misunderstanding (or rather, corrected a flawed assumption). Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic do not always have direct word-for-word equivalencies in English, yet even when they do, using a single word is often a poor way to translate the idea. For example, the Greek word Eros is translated "love" into English, as is Phileo, Storge, and Agape: all four can be translated as "love" in English, even though they each have very distinct meanings. So though a "word-for-word" translation keeps the number of words even, it may actually miss some of the deeper context that should be communicated. And this is where the Passion translation seems to really shine, because it takes the meaning of the original language and renders it into English very effectively.

I absolutely love the new Passion Translation by Brian Simmons. So insightful and more meaningful now with being translated from the Aramaic, the language Jesus spoke.

I love the Passion Translation I will be so glad when the whole bible is done.. Right now I using Song of Song to show someone how much they re LOVED by God and what Jesus did for us all. The book of John is off the hook there is so much revelation on thing I have wonder about. these book are amazing. I love the hebrew and Aramaic so it great.

Excellent, easy to understand translation that touches my heart. It is so wonderful to read with contemporary wording and you can experience and feel the Heart of God and His PASSION for people. I LOVE THIS TRANSLATION! I bought all of the books that have been written so far and look forward to reading them daily. They are life changing.

Love using the passion translation along with my ESV. And love the chapter book, easy-read layout

As a Pastor, I love studying the Bible in its' original languages and love even more when an English version captures the fervor, passion, life and hope in the pages of the Living Word of God. Brian Simmons is an anointed man of God and has given us a treasure! Highly recommended!

Just started this as a bible study at our ladies group at church. All
who have read the book say they cant put it down and love the PASSION TRANSLATION.

I couldn't wait to get this. And it exceeds all my expectations. Romans is one of my favorite books of the bible, and this translation brings a brilliant and shining view of God's extravagant grace and glory in Christ. In addition to the scripture, Brian Simmons has included a great 8 week bible study, which is amazing. Even the introduction is worth the price of the book.

Very pleased