NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
to be made new in the attitude of your minds;
10 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Ephesians 4:23 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
9 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds,
10 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
9 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
a life renewed from the inside
6 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
11 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
10 words
KJV
9 words
ESV
10 words
NLT
9 words
MSG
6 words
NASB
11 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Ephesians 4:23?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Ephesians 4:23 in 6 translations: New International Version, King James Version, English Standard Version, New Living Translation, The Message, New American Standard Bible. Each uses a different translation philosophy — from word-for-word (KJV, ESV, NASB) to thought-for-thought (NIV, NLT) to paraphrase (MSG).
Which translation of Ephesians 4:23 is best?
No single translation is "best" — it depends on your purpose. For deep study, use the ESV or NASB (word-for-word). For devotional reading, the NIV balances accuracy and readability. The NLT and MSG are excellent for understanding the general meaning in modern English. Comparing multiple translations helps grasp the full richness of the text.
What is the difference between literal and dynamic Bible translations?
Literal (formal equivalence) translations like KJV, ESV, and NASB translate word-for-word from the original Hebrew/Greek. Dynamic equivalence translations like NIV and NLT translate thought-for-thought for clarity. The MSG is a paraphrase that captures the spirit in contemporary language. Each approach has strengths — that's why comparing translations is valuable.