NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
21 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Mark 11:24 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
23 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
20 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.
20 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
That's why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you'll get God's everything.
27 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
'Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be [granted] you.
25 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
21 words
KJV
23 words
ESV
20 words
NLT
20 words
MSG
27 words
NASB
25 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Mark 11:24?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Mark 11:24 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 Mark 11:24 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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