NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
15 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Jeremiah 29:13 — 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 ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
18 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
15 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.
10 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
"When you come looking for me, you'll find me."Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else,
23 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
'You will seek Me and find [Me] when you search for Me with all your heart.
16 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
15 words
KJV
18 words
ESV
15 words
NLT
10 words
MSG
23 words
NASB
16 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Jeremiah 29:13?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Jeremiah 29:13 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 Jeremiah 29:13 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.
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