The Passion Translation is a Paraphrase bible, much like the Message or the Living Bible.  Written by Dr. Brian Simmons.

TPT is a balanced translation that tries to hold both the essence of Scripture’s literal meaning and original message in proper tension, resulting in an expansive, fresh, fiery translation of God’s Word.

DR. BRIAN SIMMONS is known as a passionate lover of God and lead translator for The Passion Translation Bible. After a dramatic conversion to Christ, Brian knew that God was calling him to go to the unreached people of the world and present the gospel of God’s grace to all who would listen. With his wife Candice and their three children, he spent nearly eight years in the tropical rain forest of the Darien Province of Panama as a church planter, translator, and consultant. Brian was involved in the Paya-Kuna New Testament translation project and studied linguistics and Bible translation principles with New Tribes Mission. Brian and Candice now travel as Bible teachers and speakers.