NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.
29 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Philippians 3:15 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
27 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you.
24 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.
25 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
So let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision—you'll see it yet!
40 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you;
27 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
29 words
KJV
27 words
ESV
24 words
NLT
25 words
MSG
40 words
NASB
27 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Philippians 3:15?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Philippians 3:15 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 3:15 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.