This translation was made with only one idea in mind --to make the message of this book understood by all people who read andlisten to its message in the English language. Westcott and Hort, withoccasional references to Nestle's, is the Greek text used. References havebeen made to the United Bible Society Text since it has been published.The translator was Don Klingensmith.

The text is in prose form, using paragraphs instead ofverses. There are no verse numbers, except at the top of each page.

Vantage Press (1972)

[Bridwell Library, Perkins Schoolof Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas]