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Come and See
The Gospel of John
Contemplative Life Edition
A Meditative Paraphrase of John’s Good News with Study Notes
INCLUDES A STUDY GUIDE for study groups, prayer gatherings, or personal devotional use
A revolutionary approach to reading, studying, and living the Scriptures.
Come and See invites you into the Gospel of John with calm, prayerful reverence.
Rooted in the trusted American Standard Version of the Bible and thoughtfully revised into fresh, accessible language, this Contemplative Life Edition is designed not just to be read — but to be prayed with. The text unfolds in a poetic layout that slows your pace, opens space for silence, and helps the story breathe.
Throughout the pages you’ll find brief theological and pastoral notes — quiet windows that point toward meaning — along with simple prompts for reflection and meditation. Each chapter of the gospel ends with a helpful guide into lectio divina.
Written by an accomplished author of a dozen books of Christian spirituality, this fresh approach to reading and studying the Gospel of John is the first in a new series.
Whether you are hearing John’s Good News for the first time or returning to it with deeper longing, this edition offers a companionable way of reading: unhurried, attentive, and open to the living presence of Christ.
Take your time. Let the words linger. Allow the Gospel to speak to you.
Come and see!
This book offers a contemporary revision of the American Standard Version with annotations for contemplative reading and study, designed so that you may hear the Gospel of John with clarity, beauty, and prayerful depth.
Peter M. Wallace 