Welcome to English Scripture

This tool is designed to help you read, listen to, compare, and memorize English Bible translations. Use the dropdown above to navigate topics.

Quick Start

• Read Mode: The default view. Click the Play button at the bottom to hear the chapter.
• Versions: Click the version abbreviation (e.g., KJV) at the top to change translations.
• Navigation: Use the arrows at the top to change chapters, or click the Book Name to jump to a specific book.

Read Mode & Versions

Read mode is focused on immersion and listening.

Key Features

• Version Selection: You can select your primary reading version using the top pill button or via the Options menu.
• Cross References: Look for the small icon next to verse numbers. Click it to view related verses.
• Highlights: As the audio plays, the current word and line are highlighted to help you follow along. You can adjust this in Display Options.

Compare Mode

Compare Mode allows you to view multiple translations side-by-side for deeper study.

• Setup: Go to the Options menu and click Versions. Select the translations you want to compare and use the up/down arrows to arrange their order.
• Cross References: Cross reference icons will also appear in Compare Mode next to the verse number.

Bible Study Tools

Switch modes using the icon on the top-left of the header.

• Repeat: Designed for auditory memorization. Loops the audio for the verse while displaying the text.
• Blocks: Choose the correct word from a set of multiple-choice blocks to build the verse.
• Letter: Type the first letter of each word to reveal it. Excellent for rapid memorization.
• Word: Type the full word. A virtual keyboard is provided on screen. You can also use your desktop keyboard.

Step System: Each game has up to 5 “Steps” (difficulty levels) which gradually hide more of the verse. You can adjust the maximum steps in the Memorize Options menu.

Audio Options

Customize how the audio player behaves.

• Continuous Reading: If checked, the player will automatically move to the next chapter when the current one finishes.
• Verse Range: Loop a specific section (e.g., Verse 1 to 5). Useful for drilling a passage.
• Loop Count: Set how many times the audio should repeat before stopping.
• Speed: Adjust playback speed from 0.5x (slow) to 1.5x (fast).

Display Options

• Font Size & Spacing: Adjust the text size and spacing to your comfort.
• Paragraph View: Switch between “Verse-by-Verse” (list view) and “Paragraph” (flowing text) modes.
• Cross References: Toggle the visibility of the cross-reference icons.
• Highlights: Toggle the visual guides (Word highlight, Line marker, Verse number highlight).