The Passion Translation — New Testament
BroadStreet Publishing
First published 2017
The Passion Translation — New Testament
The Passion Translation by Brian Simmons aims to convey the passion and emotion of the New Testament at 'heart level.' Popular in charismatic circles for its vivid language, it has also received significant scholarly criticism for additions beyond the source text.
History & Background
The Passion Translation is the work of Brian Simmons, who began publishing it in 2017 through BroadStreet Publishing. Simmons describes his method as a 'heart-level' translation conveying the passion of the original. Prominent evangelical and Reformed scholars have raised concerns about additions and interpretations not supported by the Greek manuscripts, while charismatic communities have widely embraced it.
Canon Proximity Rating
New Testament only. Multiple scholars have documented additions and expansions not supported by the Greek source text, significantly reducing fidelity to the original canonical content.