NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
15 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Romans 3:24 — Compare Translations
Read this verse in 6 Bible translations — from word-for-word to thought-for-thought.
Dynamic equivalence
KJV
King James Version · 1611
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
14 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
17 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.
28 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
God did it for us. Out of sheer generosity he put us in right standing with himself. A pure gift. He got us out of the mess we're in and restored us to where he always wanted us to be. And he did it by means of Jesus Christ.
49 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus;
16 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
15 words
KJV
14 words
ESV
17 words
NLT
28 words
MSG
49 words
NASB
16 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Romans 3:24?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Romans 3:24 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 3:24 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.