NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference,
18 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Romans 3:22 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
25 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:
18 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.
26 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
The God-setting-things-right that we read about has become Jesus-setting-things-right for us. And not only for us, but for everyone who believes in him. For there is no difference between us and them in this.
34 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
even [the] righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction;
20 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
18 words
KJV
25 words
ESV
18 words
NLT
26 words
MSG
34 words
NASB
20 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Romans 3:22?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Romans 3:22 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 3:22 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.