John: Eternal Love

by Brian Simmons

The book of John brings us a heavenly perspective filled with wonderful revelation in every verse. Miracles are everywhere! First, there was the glorious miracle of the God became a man—Jesus Christ, full of grace and truth! Later water became wine; blind eyes were blessed with sight; even the dead rose to walk again when Jesus lived among men.
The writings of John are unique. John was a prophet, a seer, a lover of God, an evangelist, an author, an apostle, and a son of thunder. John writes to unveil the glorious mystery of Christ who is given for us! While the other three gospels give us the history of Jesus Christ, the gospel of John introduces us to Jesus as the Lamb of God, the Good Shepherd, the Kind Forgiver, the Tender Healer, the Compassionate Intercessor, and the Great I Am. To read John’s gospel is to encounter Jesus. Make encountering God your goal as you read John, Eternal Love!

"I believe with all my heart that the Word of God is the most important tool a believer has today! Dr. Brian Simmons has been anointed and commissioned by God for such a time as this to bring a translation to a passionate people who love Jesus. Your heart will leap as the Scriptures become more alive while you read through this translation! I’m so thankful that the Lord is raising up end-time scholars who will help unlock the power and authority contained within this Holy Book!"
Pastor James Levesque
Engaging Heaven Church, New London CT
Author, Revival Hunger

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian

110 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 18, 2013

Reviews

[Rosanne Hawke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever think the Bible is boring in parts and not relevant to our modern world? Then read this new Passion Translation of John from the original Aramaic & Greek by Dr Brian Simmons. I couldn't put this down. It's passionate, revealing the heart of God burning in love for us, with exciting little footnotes about things I never knew. I can't wait to read another. Food for the spirit.

[Anne Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful translation of the Gospel of John which takes into account Aramaic sources as well as Greek. Superb footnotes. Makes for slow, slow meditative reading.

[Chris Via]

In contrast to the synoptic Gospels, it is the book of John that reaches an extraordinary depth. I have read it in the Koine Greek (though without the Aramaic), KJV, NIV, CEB, ESV, and the Louis Segond French translation. Now The Passion Translation seeks to freshen up and enliven the Scripture for our present age. On a purely aesthetic basis, I still prefer the KJV (Tyndale's so-called Geneva Bible being the main source). The richness of the epithets are nearly Homeric and the infusion of Greek views of Λόγος (the Word) and πνεῦμα (spirit) bring a dimension that wasn't present before. Still, TPT succeeds in providing a readable and engaging translation of John, and for those who are wary of getting too whimsical with the original languages, Simmons includes copious annotations (I'd say the average page is 50:50, verse:footnote) that will please even the most pedantic of Pharisees. But enough quibbling--each time I read John, I realize how easily my own mind augments Jesus' teachings and how important it is to keep them in front of me. I look forward to continuing to read through TPT!

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

"John" is such a reflective and poetic novel—Niall Williams really captures the weight of faith and memory in a unique way. For readers who love works like this and may be interested in seeing such books shared across languages, here’s a useful resource: https://www.translation.pk/book-trans...

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deep love and humility are oozing from this translation. I’ve read and re-read it a number of time. Each time I’m amazed. Hebrews holds your feet to the fire if you are serious about following and living the life outlined by Jesus.

[Edgar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of love from the Father and Son

[Margaret Ann Bowes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant Read

This is an amazing loving translation of the book of The gospel of John. The truths are brought to light in an awesome way.

[Michelle Gravert-Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very easy to read translation of the book of John

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given a complimentary copy of John through the Icon Media Group for an honest and independent review. At first I wondered at the need for another translation. But this one is unique in that it really expresses the passion we sometimes ignore in the passage. Simmons has used the Aramaic along with Greek and Hebrew. The Aramaic is more expressive, he says. When I read that the Jewish leaders "sneered" at what Jesus said, or some of the disciples, when they heard Jesus' hard sayings, said, "That's disgusting!" I was hooked. This is a thought-for-thought, a dynamic equivalent translation and should be treated so. It is not word-for-word. There are many footnotes helping the reader know when the translation is not a word-for-word representation of the original.

[Edgar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!!!!

[Brett Nation · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best translation I have read. Really enjoy his personal the scripture becomes.

[SRK · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt like I was reading John for the first time. I love this translation and the notes that explain why he chose to translate as he did.

[Carla Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good cross reference study guide, however; I still prefer my NKJV study Bible!

[Gabriel Wallis · Rating 5 out of 5]

John: Eternal Love was given to me by a man I briefly met at Cafe Delirium in Gresham, Oregon one day. I started reading it as soon as I got it, and, seriously, I couldn't put it down! I absolutely love The Passion Translation! Different aspects about Jesus were brought to light because of this translation. After receiving the book, my wife Stephanie bought me The Passion Translation series, which includes John: Eternal Love. I will be returning the book given to me to the owner I met at Cafe Delirium. I highly recommend reading John: Eternal Love. Your life will be changed as mine has.