Michael W Smith's Passion Translation endorsement removed after backlash.
Stephanie Velez 06 June 2023 | 
Michael W SmithMichael W Smith's endorsement of The Passion Translation has been removed from its website after strong criticism.
The Passion Translation (TPC) was published in 2017 and is the work of Brian Simmons.
It is billed by its publisher, BroadStreet Publishing Group, as a "modern, easy-to-read Bible translation", but critics say that it diverges too much from the true meaning of Scripture.
Last year, Bible Gateway, a website hosting more than 200 different Bible translations, decided to remove it.
