NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
29 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Romans 1:7 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
27 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
29 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
I am writing to all of you in Rome who are loved by God and are called to be his own holy people. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
37 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
And I greet you now with all the generosity of God our Father and our Master Jesus, the Messiah.
19 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called [as] saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
26 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
29 words
KJV
27 words
ESV
29 words
NLT
37 words
MSG
19 words
NASB
26 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Romans 1:7?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Romans 1:7 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 Romans 1:7 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.