Overview
API.Bible aggregates over 2,500 Bible versions across 1,600+ languages from the American Bible Society. It provides structured access to passages, verses, chapters, and search.
Beginner Tip
Register for a free API key at https://scripture.api.bible, then fetch a verse with the /bibles/{bibleId}/verses/{verseId} endpoint. Use the /bibles endpoint first to find valid Bible IDs for your language.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from The Bible",
"description": "Everything you need from the Bible in one discoverable place",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
data.id Unique verse identifier in book.chapter.verse format, e.g. "JHN.3.16". data.reference Human-readable reference string, e.g. "John 3:16". data.content Verse text (plain text or HTML depending on content-type param). data.verseCount Number of verses in the response (useful for passage requests). data.copyright Copyright notice for the Bible version being accessed. Implementation Example
const url = "https://docs.api.bible/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
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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Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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