NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me.
16 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Philippians 2:23 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.
19 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me,
18 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
I hope to send him to you just as soon as I find out what is going to happen to me here.
22 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
As soon as I see how things are going to fall out for me here, I plan to send him off.
21 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
Therefore I hope to send him immediately, as soon as I see how things [go] with me;
17 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
16 words
KJV
19 words
ESV
18 words
NLT
22 words
MSG
21 words
NASB
17 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Philippians 2:23?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Philippians 2:23 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 2:23 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.