NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
16 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Ephesians 4:6 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
17 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
16 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
one God and Father of all,who is over all, in all, and living through all.
15 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness.
29 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.
16 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
16 words
KJV
17 words
ESV
16 words
NLT
15 words
MSG
29 words
NASB
16 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Ephesians 4:6?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Ephesians 4:6 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 4:6 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.