Gospels Bible API

Programmatic access to the four canonical Gospels of the New Testament through a stable JSON API designed for long-term use.

Generic Endpoint Pattern

GET /api/scripture?bookID={BOOK_ID}&chapter=1&version=KJV Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
  • Category: Gospels
  • Books: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
  • Book IDs: 40-43
  • Format: application/json
  • License: Public Domain (KJV)
Licensing Safe: All Gospel texts are verified public domain and may be used commercially without attribution.

Sample JSON Response

{
  "status": "success",
  "type": "full_chapter",
  "version": "KJV",
  "book": {
    "id": 40,
    "name": "Matthew"
  },
  "chapter": 1,
  "results_count": 25,
  "data": [
    {
      "verse": 1,
      "text": "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham."
    },
    {
      "verse": 2,
      "text": "Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;"
    }
  ]
}
                

Included Books

Matthew
28 chapters · Book ID 40
View Matthew API
Mark
16 chapters · Book ID 41
View Mark API
Luke
24 chapters · Book ID 42
View Luke API
John
21 chapters · Book ID 43
View John API

Using Gospels Scripture Data

The Gospels present the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. BibleBridge provides consistent JSON access using stable identifiers, making these texts suitable for narrative analysis, quotation engines, teaching tools, and AI-powered scripture research.