Bible-api API
Overview
Bible-api.com is a free, no-auth REST API that returns Bible verses and passages in multiple translations using a simple URL pattern. It is one of the easiest scripture APIs to use with no sign-up required.
Beginner Tip
Fetch any verse by putting the reference directly in the URL, for example https://bible-api.com/john+3:16. Add ?translation=kjv to switch versions; the default is World English Bible (WEB).
Available Data
Example Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from Bible-api",
"description": "Free Bible API with multiple languages",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
reference Human-readable verse reference string, e.g. John 3:16 verses Array of verse objects; contains one item per verse in the requested range verses[].book_name Full name of the Bible book, e.g. John verses[].chapter Chapter number of this verse verses[].verse Verse number within the chapter text Concatenated plain text of all requested verses in the chosen translation Implementation Example
const url = "https://bible-api.com/";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
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Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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