KJV Bible API (JSON)

What This Bible API Provides

The BibleBridge KJV Bible API provides deterministic access to public domain Scripture data, designed for churches, devotional apps, dashboards, bots, and Christian SaaS platforms.

• Retrieve a single verse or custom intra-chapter verse range using verse or range parameters
• Retrieve full chapters or passages spanning multiple chapters
• Perform server-side cross-translation comparison (aligned verse output)
• Access a deterministic Verse of the Day endpoint (00:00 UTC reset)

Retrieve a Verse

curl https://holybible.dev/api/scripture?bookID=43&chapter=3&verse=16 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Retrieve a Full Chapter

curl https://holybible.dev/api/scripture?bookID=19&chapter=23 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Verse of the Day Endpoint

For a deterministic daily Scripture feed, see the Verse of the Day API.

curl https://holybible.dev/api/votd \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Example JSON Response

{
  "reference": "John 3:16",
  "text": "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son...",
  "translation": "KJV",
  "permissions": "King James Version - Public Domain."
}

Why Developers Choose This Scripture API

• Public domain KJV translation — unrestricted usage
• Stable JSON schema
• No scraping or brittle HTML parsing
• Designed for predictable production usage
• Built specifically as a developer-first REST API

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a full Bible API?

The API provides structured access to the full King James Bible (KJV), with optional cross-translation comparison across supported versions.

Is the KJV licensed?

No. The King James Version is public domain and may be used without licensing restrictions.

Is there a free tier?

Yes. The free tier includes 500 requests per day with no credit card required.