NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;
22 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
John 11:25 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
24 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,
22 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.
20 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
"You don't have to wait for the End. I am, right now, Resurrection and Life. The one who believes in me, even though he or she dies, will live.
29 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
Jesus said to her,'I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies,
21 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
22 words
KJV
24 words
ESV
22 words
NLT
20 words
MSG
29 words
NASB
21 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for John 11:25?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers John 11:25 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 John 11:25 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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