API.Bible
FreemiumLiveLast verified 24 Sept 2026
Bible text API covering many translations and languages, with book, chapter, verse and search endpoints.
Example request
curl -s -H 'api-key: $API_KEY' 'https://api.scripture.api.bible/v1/bibles'
Free tier, in plain English
Free Starter plan gives 5,000 requests a month, hundreds of open-access Bibles, plus 3 licensed translations for non-commercial use.
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