The Bible is many-layered, with treasure at each level. I like the freshness of this translation. ( )

The Bible is many-layered, with treasure at each level. I like the freshness of this translation. ( )

I love the Message translation. It's such a wonderful, passionate interpretation of the Bible, and speaks to you in a way that makes its timeless words relevant NOW. Whenever I read it, it makes me want to go out and DO something about my faith! ( )

I personally like The Message, but only with a discerning eye. It is really a running commentary on the bible rather than a translation. I give it 4 stars because, again, I find many good thoughts in it. ( )

Not a translation no matter what anyone tells you. Still a worthwhile approach, and despite the sometimes horrible doctrinal errors, it makes me look at Scripture freshly often.