Matthew API

Structured JSON access to all 28 chapters of the Book of Matthew.

Endpoint Reference

GET /api/scripture?bookID=40&chapter=1&version=KJV
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
  
  • Book: Matthew
  • Book ID: 40
  • Chapters: 1 – 28
  • Format: application/json
  • License: Public Domain (KJV)
Licensing Safe: Matthew data is 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,
  "range": null,
  "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;"
    }
  ]
}
                

Using Matthew Scripture Data

BibleBridge provides canonical JSON access to Matthew for applications such as reading plans, verse-of-the-day tools, cross-translation study, and AI-powered scripture analysis. Stable verse identifiers ensure consistency across all supported translations.