NIV
New International Version · 1978 (rev. 2011)
Future Glory I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
21 words · Balance of accuracy and readability
Romans 8:18 — 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 I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
25 words · Formal / word-for-word
ESV
English Standard Version · 2001 (rev. 2016)
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
24 words · Essentially literal
NLT
New Living Translation · 1996 (rev. 2015)
Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.
17 words · Thought-for-thought clarity
MSG
The Message · 2002
That's why I don't think there's any comparison between the present hard times and the coming good times.
18 words · Contemporary paraphrase
NASB
New American Standard Bible · 1971 (rev. 2020)
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
26 words · Most literal English translation
Translation Length Comparison
NIV
21 words
KJV
25 words
ESV
24 words
NLT
17 words
MSG
18 words
NASB
26 words
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bible translations are there for Romans 8:18?
Bible Verse Randomizer offers Romans 8:18 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 8:18 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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