NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,
13 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Philippians 1:5 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;
12 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
13 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.
22 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God's Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present.
29 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.
14 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
13 words
KJV
12 words
ESV
13 words
NLT
22 words
MSG
29 words
NASB
14 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Philippians 1:5?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Philippians 1:5 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 Philippians 1:5 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.