Phillips' New Testament in Modern English, Softcover

In The New Testament in Modern English, Phillips gives us an accurate translation of the NT which communicates the Gospel message clearly yet simply. With a highly readable text that is vivid in its use of familiar, colloquial language, it brings out the meaning of obscure passages.

Features include: Bible text in paragraph format; Verse numbers noted in outside margins; Book introductions; In-text maps; Index of names, places, and events; Black letter; Paperback.

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Reviewed by David G. Cottle (Schoolcraft, MI), February 01, 2010

For the price, this is a vauable asset. For those familiar with J.B. Phillips, it adds verse numbers to all of the chapters which were missing in his previous publications. My only complaint about this version is the quality of the paper on which it is printed which is typical mass paperback quality. I purchased a number of these volumes for use in a bible study class and they have served their purpose admirably. - Rev. Fr. David

Reviewed by Bruce Martin (Barbourville, KY), May 29, 2009

I discovered this wonderful translation when I came to Christ in 1965 and it has been my favorite version ever since. I've given away more copies than I can remember to count.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Mcneil (Moody, AL), October 06, 2008

I love this book...............Revelations has never seemed so clear to me, I wish he did the Old Testament too.

Reviewed by Deloris King (New Castle, IN), July 24, 2008

I have an old Phillips translation of the NT, with the KJV, and two other translations, I believe the Phllips is close to the King James and have always liked it. all the other translations add and take away a lot of the word of God. Time to be aware of these new bibles. Revelation 22:18-19

Reviewed by Ted Johnson (Plymouth, MN), June 27, 2008

It is great for putting side by side the choice of words from the 1950s and to the words of 1611 and the words of today from NIV and NASB.

Reviewed by Philip Gonzalez (Cambridge, MA), May 28, 2008

One of the greatest English translations of all time… in my opinion. It has a lot of warmth and feeling in it.

Reviewed by R.K. Benjamin (Paso Robles, CA), February 09, 2008

A good supplementary text of the Bible, akin to Tyndale's transliteration. It should suffice on its own for youth ministries, clarifying the difficult passages of the Elizabethian style.

Reviewed by Nathan Parker (Hot Springs, AR), August 25, 2005

The translation is fresh & highly readable, but it does tend to get a little too paraphrasing. It makes a good reference Bible, but certainly not the Bible of my choice. Keep another literal translation beside it.

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