NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.
19 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Romans 11:36 — 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 of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. <sup>whom: Gr. him</sup>
22 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
18 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
22 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
Everything comes from him; Everything happens through him; Everything ends up in him. Always glory! Always praise! Yes. Yes. Yes.
20 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him [be] the glory forever. Amen.
19 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
19 words
KJV
22 words
ESV
18 words
NLT
22 words
MSG
20 words
NASB
19 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Romans 11:36?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Romans 11:36 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 11:36 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.
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