The Message Bible for Free

The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language was created by Eugene H. Peterson and published in segments from 1993 to 2002. It is an idiomatic translation of the original languages of the Bible.According to the Introduction to the New Testament of The Message, its “contemporary idiom keeps the language of the Message (Bible) current and fresh and understandable”. Peterson notes that in the course of the project, he realized this was exactly what he had been doing in his thirty-five years as a pastor, “always looking for an English way to make the biblical text relevant to the conditions of the people.” The Message was published piecemeal over a nine-year period. The New Testament was published in 1993. The Hebrew Bible Wisdom Books were published in 1998. The Hebrew Bible Prophets were published in 2000. The Hebrew Bible Pentateuch were released in 2001. The Books of History came out in 2002. The entire Bible was released the same year and follows the traditional Protestant Biblical canon.

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Reviews (29)

r&b. g. R. Jan 20, 2020

I love this Message bible & I love this app. If you are looking for a very simple & modern way to learn & understand the bible & the todays English translation of the Hebrew or greek language...i HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS APP. It'st similar to 2nd original hardback copy message edition. My church use it in my early years of ministry. Lastly, the app opens up with no problem & although I experience Ad. pop-up's it NOT to the point of interrupting me from reading/studying the word of God.

Joh. C. Mar 17, 2021

Great app, except for the obnoxiously extra loud advert that blasts from my phone every time I try to use it. There doesn't seem to be any option to upgrade to stop this. It makes it unusable for me.

Dar. H. Oct 25, 2018

Set up wanted to sign up using Facebook, I did not, next thing I know my FB password has changed. Grrr! I go back to set up a study schedule and I see a list of my FB friends who are using this app. I did want this app connected to my FB. Shocked that a Bible Study app is more interested in my personal info then the Bible. :-(.

A. G. u. Oct 27, 2018

I like the idea of this app, but I wish it was more obvious where to create an account. It has links for creating a Facebook account everywhere in the app.

Ann. F. May 14, 2020

This app takes days or weeks before getting up to date devotions and inspirations. Some times the verse if the day comes a few days after its original day.

fav. u. Jun 29, 2020

It's a multiversion Bible and really nice, but it can't be used except your Internet connection is on. Guess it's not offline afterall

Lei. A. L. Dec 1, 2019

Caution: I had phone on silent during a church service and an ad still popped up and played sound loudly disturbing all.😬

She. M. Aug 30, 2019

There are days when the daily Bible Verse, Devotional and Scripture Reading are 2 or 3 days behind. It needs to update daily.

Phy. P. Oct 17, 2020

One of my very favorite for reading & easy to understand.

A. G. u. Jan 29, 2019

The pop ups are like crazy , I can't read anything .... 🤯

Jen. G. Jun 29, 2020

I so far started reading Job and it definitely made me attentive of Gods word and desire to get to know the lovely God who wrote out our lives amen.

Lit. L. May 19, 2020

It has daily verses, and is a nice bible reading choice

Pau. A. Oct 25, 2020

Easy to understand and study

A. G. u. Oct 7, 2018

So impressed! This outstanding app has MANY Bible versions! Best app EVER!

Lyn. W. Sep 21, 2020

Very good to help you understand the Bible

Bet. G. Jul 9, 2020

The language that is used is so clear

mar. b. Mar 17, 2021

Love all the devotionals and access to the bible.

A. G. u. Feb 12, 2019

no way to switch from old to new testament. Not user friendly.

Deb. W. Apr 15, 2020

Easy useage.Fun..great optional studies

jam. w. Feb 13, 2019

its awesome. a monkey can understand it.

Cur. W. Sep 1, 2020

I love all's of theHoly Biblles books about ours words that's he has written for us so we can understand wha't'sGod have so much for us an we shall do his love for us an we shall do thee same for ours Father who sacrficef for all's of us

Jos. K. Jun 3, 2019

Could not load any book/verse

Gai. G. Feb 25, 2019

I don't want to get a bible on Bible. that's crazy!! no thanks.

Glo. T. Sep 13, 2019

I love this bible. It breaks it down

MeL. V. Apr 7, 2019

I love the interpretation of the Message Version

gla. h. Jul 13, 2020

Thanks powerful words verses. G Harper

S. S. Mar 14, 2020

Convenient to use, uplifting my soul

Reb. N. Sep 24, 2019

This is my first time

Pit. S. Mar 20, 2020

Love it