Here we have a charming intimate letter written by Paul to a dear friend. Philemon's slave Onesimus... had run away from him and come under Paul's influence in Rome. He not only became a Christian but became very dear to Paul.
- From the introduction
Colossians Chapter 4 New Testament Reading
19/04/2026 | 2min
Colossians was the first book translated by J.B. Phillips. C.S. Lewis, after being sent a copy of his original translation of Colossians wrote a letter back saying, "thank you a hundred times... it was like seeing a familiar picture after it's been cleaned". Chapter 4.
Read by Peter Croft, youngest grandson of the late J.B. Phillips.
Colossians Chapter 3 New Testament Reading
18/04/2026 | 3min
Colossians was the first book translated by J.B. Phillips. C.S. Lewis, after being sent a copy of his original translation of Colossians wrote a letter back saying, "thank you a hundred times... it was like seeing a familiar picture after it's been cleaned". Chapter 3.
Read by Peter Croft, youngest grandson of the late J.B. Phillips.
Colossians Chapter 2 New Testament Reading
17/04/2026 | 4min
Colossians was the first book translated by J.B. Phillips. C.S. Lewis, after being sent a copy of his original translation of Colossians wrote a letter back saying, "thank you a hundred times... it was like seeing a familiar picture after it's been cleaned". Chapter 2.
Read by Peter Croft, youngest grandson of the late J.B. Phillips.
Colossians Chapter 1 New Testament Reading
16/04/2026 | 5min
Colossians was the first book translated by J.B. Phillips. C.S. Lewis, after being sent a copy of his original translation of Colossians wrote a letter back saying, "thank you a hundred times... it was like seeing a familiar picture after it's been cleaned". Chapter 1.
Read by Peter Croft, youngest grandson of the late J.B. Phillips.
The J.B. Phillips version is full of energy and feels ALIVE. For anyone that wants to refresh themselves in scripture in a new format and perhaps a new translation. Read by J.B. Phillips' Grandson, Peter Croft.
Special episodes - interviews, stories and inspiring readings from J.B. Phillips' other books.
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