NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
Timothy and Epaphroditus I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you.
27 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Philippians 2:19 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. <sup>But: or, Moreover</sup>
29 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you.
23 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
If the Lord Jesus is willing, I hope to send Timothy to you soon for a visit. Then he can cheer me up by telling me how you are getting along.
31 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
I plan (according to Jesus' plan) to send Timothy to you very soon so he can bring back all the news of you he can gather. Oh, how that will do my heart good!
34 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition.
26 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
27 words
KJV
29 words
ESV
23 words
NLT
31 words
MSG
34 words
NASB
26 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Philippians 2:19?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Philippians 2:19 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 2:19 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.