Barclay Newman, a translator on the teams for both the Good News Bible and the Contemporary English Version, translated passages of the New Testament into English and published them in 2014, “in a publication brief enough to be non-threatening, yet long enough to be taken seriously, and interesting enough to appeal to believers and un-believers alike.” The following is the translation of Matthew 6:1-4:

Do you accompany your good deeds with a toot on your own horn?
       Do you give to the poor in hope of praise from others?
Well, so do hypocrites who seek praise in church and in public.
       Earthly praise is their full reward.

Be secretive and silent when you give to the poor!
Your Father above knows everything —
       so be patient! Your reward is waiting for you.