NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.
18 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Romans 2:7 — 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 them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
18 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life;
19 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers.
23 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
Real Life for those who work on God's side,
9 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life;
17 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
18 words
KJV
18 words
ESV
19 words
NLT
23 words
MSG
9 words
NASB
17 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Romans 2:7?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Romans 2:7 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 2:7 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.