Compare Romans 8:28 in Four Translations

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom he has called according to his plan.
GOD’S WORD Translation
Meaning-for-Meaning (Closest Natural Equivalence)

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
King James Version
Word-for-Word (Formal Equivalence)

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
New International Version
Thought-for-Thought (Functional Equivalence)

And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans.
The Living Bible
Paraphrase (Retelling)

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