Travel Light with God's Word!

Written in the rhythms and idiom of contemporary language - the way you'd talk with friends, write a letter, or discuss politics - The Message Compact Edition brings out the expressive, earthy flavour of the original biblical text. Which means that, whether you've been reading the Bible for years or are exploring it for the first time, The Message will startle and surprise you.

Featuring the verse-numbering system unique to The Message, this edition is perfect for today's busy Christian. Fitting comfortably in a briefcase, purse, or backpack, The Message International Compact Bible can easily be taken anywhere for any ministry purpose. Take it on business trips, on visits to the hospital, to school, or to work.