Written in order to make the Bible’s meaning more understandable to modern readers, The Message was worked directly from the Greek and Hebrew texts into the idioms, images, and language people speak in their homes and workplaces. When paired with your favorite study Bible, this contemporary reader's version offers deeper understanding of complex passages. And because it is formatted into a single column and has no verse numbers, it reads like a novel. Enhance your Bible reading with a new way of approaching Scripture that makes the miraculous, the tragic, and the triumphant stories of the Bible come alive in a new way. Features: • Written directly from the Greek and Hebrew texts • Formatted in a single-column format • No distracting verse numbers • Serves as a great companion Bible to your study Bible • Set in 11-point type • Includes a ribbon marker, maps, and charts