"I would highly recommend The Voice for both the baby Christian and the spiritually mature Christian especially for devotional reading. However, I would use it along with other translations for in depth Bible study. I plan to buy it for my sister, who is a Pastor, and recommend it to my Sunday School Class."

"While The Voice covers only the New Testament, the Introduction section beginning on p. xvii brought real clarity to the Old Testament covenants: ". . . the Old Testament stands in relationship to the New Testament as promise does to fulfillment, as foundation to temple. . . . You cannot have one without the other." For the new Christian, it is just enough information to begin a lifelong walk in the Word. For the more mature Christian, it is a concise reminder that the path to Jesus begins in the Old Testament.

"For me, the title ‘Liberating King’ adds a new dimension to Jesus' mission: He is the fulfillment of the Old Testament covenants from which we've been liberated.

"Thank you, Thomas Nelson, for the new ears you've given me to ‘hear’ the Word in The Voice."

"Another reason why I enjoyed reading this interpretation was because the writers went back to the ‘original writings and languages.’ To me, that's an important selling point since there are so many different translations out there. What a great idea to come from the angle of a format perspective. For instance, in the Gospel of John, I was reading verse 19 and then it skipped to verse 28 and then back to the chronological order of verse 20 and so forth. It made so much more sense to insert that verse within that chosen context because of the following verses.

"Lastly, I really enjoyed those extra tidbits of research and history that were within the ‘boxes.’ I did not have to look down to the bottom of the page to find the biblical references or take the time to look them up. Instead, they were already written out and placed in the appropriate spots. Also I felt those boxed comments related to practical living, our humanness, and our attitudes. An example of that which comes into play with our human thinking is when they inserted that phrase, ‘Here's the point,’ and then proceeded in explaining that point in John 3:17.

"Thanks to all of you who worked hard on giving us a new a new way to look at His Word."

"Although I have not yet read the entire book, from what I've observed, The Voice is an accurate translation of the New Testament, using today's language. It's a perfect gift book, especially for a person who is seeking Truth, and does not yet have a Bible."

"The Preface and the explanation of the project were particularly helpful in that they clarified the intent of the translation and explained the purposes of the italic type, outlined boxes, and screenplay format. I also found the Introduction to be quite informative and believe the explanation of the covenants would be extremely helpful to a new seeker.

"I particularly enjoyed the content of the outlined boxes which provided excellent historical and cultural information pertinent to the text at hand. Most readers would be more likely to read the information since it is sandwiched within the Scriptural text rather than footnoted. The format enhances the readability and will surely increase the reader's understanding of Scripture. The creative and personal style of the boxed narratives served to make biblical characters dynamic rather than flat, and I believe readers of all ages will experience a deeper connection with the men and women of the Bible because of this creative approach. The boxed content was my favorite aspect of this translation because it seemed to increase the relevance of the Word in so many ways.

"On the other hand, the italicized words and phrases were a bit of a distraction to me. I found myself wondering exactly how they differed from the original language and why they were substituted. I actually stopped to compare phrases with the NIV from time to time. I was not always convinced that it was necessary or helpful to substitute some phrasing. Some made sense to me. For example, the use of the term ‘ritual washing’ in place of ‘baptism’ seemed appropriate. But the reason for other substitutions was not as clear to me.

"The screenplay format accomplished its purpose beautifully. The text became so much more readable and the clarity of the content was increased significantly.

"I am 61 years old and beginning to realize that change is sometimes uncomfortable for me. Although I will enjoy reading The Voice as an ancillary text, I do not think I would ever use it as my primary Bible. For whatever reason, I could not get comfortable with the new names for Jesus. This is just a personal matter, similar to that of just being more comfortable in an old pair of shoes or a worn out t-shirt; and probably the overwhelming majority of the readers of The Voice will appreciate the new and fresh approach. I am sure it will be a big success for Thomas Nelson Publishers and perhaps speak to an entire new generation of seekers."