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Bible Verse Lookup
Type any reference — like "John 3:16" or "Romans 8:1-4" — and read it instantly. No sign-up, nothing to install.
About this tool: results are pulled live from a free, public-domain Bible text API. Translations available (KJV, WEB, BBE, ASV) are all public domain, so the full text can be shown directly. For modern copyrighted translations (NIV, ESV, NLT, etc.), see our
Christian Resources tab or check
Bible Gateway.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up a Bible verse online for free?
Type a reference like "John 3:16" or "Romans 8:28" into the search box above, choose a translation, and click Look Up. The verse text appears instantly — no account or sign-up required.
What Bible translations are public domain?
The King James Version (KJV), World English Bible (WEB), Bible in Basic English (BBE), and American Standard Version (ASV) are all public domain, meaning their full text can be freely displayed online. Modern translations like the NIV, ESV, and NLT are copyrighted and require a licensed source like Bible Gateway.
Can I look up a range of verses, not just one?
Yes — type a range like "Philippians 4:6-7" or a whole chapter like "Psalm 23" and the full passage will display.
Why can't I look up the NIV or ESV here?
Modern translations like the NIV and ESV are still under copyright, so they can't be freely displayed by third-party tools like this one. For those translations, use a licensed source such as Bible Gateway or the YouVersion Bible App.