Welcome to our Bible REST API!

We have made it easy to use and integrate into your own website or applications. This API also gives you endpoints for topics and verses related to that topic.

This API provides 5 Bible translations:
American Standard Version(1901) - ASV
King James Version(1611) - KJV
New English Translation(1996-2016) - NET
Unlocked Literal Bible - ULB
World English Bible(2006) - WEB

On this page, you will find all the directions you need to connect and start spreading The Word of God further. The default translation for endpoints is the King James Version(KJV).

The base URL for this API is:
https://biblebytopic.com/api

The endpoints in the BibleByTopic API are:
1. /getverse-asv
2. /getverse-kjv
3. /getverse-net
4. /getverse-ulb
5. /getverse-web

6. /getfullchapter-asv
7. /getfullchapter-kjv
8. /getfullchapter-net
9. /getfullchapter-ulb
10. /getfullchapter-web

11. /getnumberofchapters

12. /gettopics
13. /getversesfortopic
14. /getrandompopularverse-kjv

1. /api/getverse-asv

To get a single verse or a passage of verses from the Bible, provide the book number(1-66), chapter number, and the verse number.
Verse text is in the American Standard Version.
For an example of the numbers of Bible books, Genesis is booknumber 1, Exodus is booknumber 2, Matthew is booknumber 40...

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-asv/{booknumber}/{chapternumber}/{versenumber} https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-asv/41/8/2
{
"bookid": "41",
"bookname": "Mark",
"chapter": "8",
"verse": "2",
"version": "ASV",
"text": "I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat:",
"response_code": 200,
"route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-asv"
}
https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-asv/1/2/3/2

                {
"bookid": "1",
"bookname": "Genesis",
"chapter": "2",
"verse": "3",
"addition": "2",
"version": "ASV",
"text": "And God blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it; because that in it he rested from all his work which God had created and made. These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that Jehovah God made earth and heaven. And no plant of the field was yet in the earth, and no herb of the field had yet sprung up; for Jehovah God had not caused it to rain upon the earth: and there was not a man to till the ground;",
"response_code": 200,
"route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-asv"
}
            

2. /api/getverse-kjv

To get a single verse or passage of verses from the Bible, provide the book number(1-66), chapter number, and the verse number.
Verse text is in the King James Version.
For an example of the numbers of Bible books, Genesis is booknumber 1, Exodus is booknumber 2, Matthew is booknumber 40...

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-kjv/{booknumber}/{chapter}/{verse} https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-kjv/{booknumber}/{chapter}/{verse}{add} https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-kjv/40/7/7

{
book: "40",
chapter: "7",
verse: "7",
addition: null,
version: "KJV",
text: "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:",
response_code: 200,
base_route: "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-kjv"
}
            
https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-kjv/1/2/3/2

{
book: "1",
chapter: "2",
verse: "3",
addition: "2",
version: "KJV",
text: "And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. These [are] the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens, And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and [there was] not a man to till the ground.",
response_code: 200,
base_route: "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-kjv"
}
        

3. /api/getverse-net

This endpoint provides a single verse or multiple continuous verses from the New English Translation Bible. To get a single verse or a passage of verses from the Bible, providing the book number, chapter number, and the verse number. For example, Genesis is booknumber 1, Exodus is booknumber 2, Matthew is booknumber 40.

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-net/{booknumber}/{chapter}/{verse} https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-net/{booknumber}/{chapter}/{verse}{add}
https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-net/42/1/1

{
"bookid": "42",
"bookname": "Luke",
"chapter": "1",
"verse": "1",
"version": "NET",
"text": "Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,",
"response_code": 200,
"base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-net"
}
            

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-net/58/11/1/4

{
"bookid": "58",
"bookname": "Hebrews",
"chapter": "11",
"verse": "1",
"addition": "4",
"version": "NET",
"text": "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see. For by it the people of old received God’s commendation. By faith we understand that the worlds were set in order at God’s command, so that the visible has its origin in the invisible. By faith Abel offered God a greater sacrifice than Cain, and through his faith he was commended as righteous, because God commended him for his offerings. And through his faith he still speaks, though he is dead. By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death, and he was not to be found because God took him up. For before his removal he had been commended as having pleased God.",
"response_code": 200,
"base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-net"
}
        

3. /api/getverse-ulb

This endpoint provides a single verse or multiple continuous verses from the Unlocked Literal Bible translation from Door43. To get a single verse from the Bible, providing the book number, chapter number, and the verse number. For example, Genesis is booknumber 1, Exodus is booknumber 2, Matthew is booknumber 40.


https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-ulb/{booknumber}/{chapternumber}/{versenumber} https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-ulb/42/1/1

{
"bookid": "42",
"bookname": "Luke",
"chapter": "1",
"verse": "1",
"version": "ULB",
"text": "Many have taken on the work of putting together an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, ",
"response_code": 200,
"base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-ulb"
}
            

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-ulb/59/1/1/4

{
"bookid": "59",
"bookname": "James",
"chapter": "1",
"verse": "1",
"addition": "4",
"version": "ULB",
"text": "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the dispersion: Greetings!  Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you experience various troubles.  You know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.  Let endurance complete its work, so that you may become fully developed and complete, not lacking anything.  But if any of you needs wisdom, let him ask for it from God, the one who gives generously and without rebuke to all who ask, and he will give it to him. ",
"response_code": 200,
"base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-ulb"
}
        

3. /api/getverse-web

This endpoint provides a single verse or multiple continuous verses from the World English Bible translation. To get a single verse from the Bible, providing the book number, chapter number, and the verse number. For example, Genesis is booknumber 1, Exodus is booknumber 2, Matthew is booknumber 40.

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-web/{booknumber}/{chapternumber}/{versenumber}

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-web/42/1/1

{
"bookid": "42",
"bookname": "Luke",
"chapter": "1",
"verse": "1",
"version": "WEB",
"text": "Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,",
"response_code": 200,
"base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-web"
}
            

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverse-web/58/11/1/4

{
"bookid": "58",
"bookname": "Hebrews",
"chapter": "11",
"verse": "1",
"addition": "4",
"version": "WEB",
"text": "Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. For by this, the elders obtained testimony. By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible. By faith, Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he had testimony given to him that he was righteous, God bearing witness with respect to his gifts; and through it he, being dead, still speaks. By faith, Enoch was taken away, so that he wouldn't see death, and he was not found, because God translated him. For he has had testimony given to him that before his translation he had been well pleasing to God.",
"response_code": 200,
"base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getverseweb"
}
        

5. /api/getfullchapter-kjv

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-kjv/{booknumber}/{chapter}
https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-kjv/19/1

{
response_code: 200,
version: "KJV",
bookname: "Psalms",
book: 19,
chapter: 1,
numberofversesinchapter: 0,
chaptertextwithoutversenumbers: "Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly [are] not so: but [are] like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. ",
chaptertextinarray: [
"Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.",
"But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.",
"And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.",
"The ungodly [are] not so: but [are] like the chaff which the wind driveth away.",
"Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.",
"For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish."
],
base_route: "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-kjv"
}
            

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-kjv/62/1

                {
  "response_code": 200,
  "version": "KJV",
  "bookname": "1 John",
  "bookid": 62,
  "chapter": 1,
  "numberofversesinchapter": "10",
  "chaptertextwithoutversenumbers": "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us— that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. ",
  "chaptertextinarray": [
    "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—",
    "the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us—",
    "that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.",
    "And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.",
    "This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.",
    "If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.",
    "But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.",
    "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.",
    "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.",
    "If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us."
  ],
  "base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-kjv"
}
            

5. /api/getfullchapter-asv

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-asv/{booknumber}/{chapter}
https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-asv/19/1

{
response_code: 200,
version: "KJV",
bookname: "Psalms",
book: 19,
chapter: 1,
numberofversesinchapter: 0,
chaptertextwithoutversenumbers: "Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly [are] not so: but [are] like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. ",
chaptertextinarray: [
"Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.",
"But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.",
"And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.",
"The ungodly [are] not so: but [are] like the chaff which the wind driveth away.",
"Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.",
"For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish."
],
base_route: "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-kjv"
}
            

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-asv/62/1

                {
  "response_code": 200,
  "version": "KJV",
  "bookname": "1 John",
  "bookid": 62,
  "chapter": 1,
  "numberofversesinchapter": "10",
  "chaptertextwithoutversenumbers": "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us— that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. ",
  "chaptertextinarray": [
    "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—",
    "the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us—",
    "that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.",
    "And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.",
    "This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.",
    "If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.",
    "But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.",
    "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.",
    "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.",
    "If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us."
  ],
  "base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-kjv"
}
            

6. /api/getfullchapter-net

This endpoint provides a complete chapter from the New English Translation Bible.

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-net/{booknumber}/{chapter} https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-net/19/1 https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-net/42/2

{
"response_code": 200,
"version": "NET",
"bookname": "Psalms",
"bookid": 19,
"chapter": 1,
"numberofversesinchapter": "6",
"chaptertextwithoutversenumbers": "How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers! Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the LORD’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night. He is like a tree planted by flowing streams; it yields its fruit at the proper time, and its leaves never fall off. He succeeds in everything he attempts. Not so with the wicked! Instead they are like wind-driven chaff. For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly. Certainly the LORD guards the way of the godly, but the way of the wicked ends in destruction. ",
"chaptertextinarray": [
"How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!",
"Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the LORD’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.",
"He is like a tree planted by flowing streams; it yields its fruit at the proper time, and its leaves never fall off. He succeeds in everything he attempts.",
"Not so with the wicked! Instead they are like wind-driven chaff.",
"For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly.",
"Certainly the LORD guards the way of the godly, but the way of the wicked ends in destruction."
],
"base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-net"
}
            

7. /api/getfullchapter-ulb

This endpoint provides a complete chapter from the Unlocked Literal Bible Bible.

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-ulb/{booknumber}/{chapter}
https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-ulb/2/1

{
  "response_code": 200,
  "version": "ULB",
  "bookname": "Psalms",
  "bookid": 19,
  "chapter": 1,
  "numberofversesinchapter": "6",
  "chaptertextwithoutversenumbers": "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of mockers.  But his delight is in the law of Yahweh, and on his law he meditates day and night.  He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water that produces its fruit in its season, whose leaves do not wither; whatever he does will prosper.  The wicked are not so, but are instead like the chaff that the wind drives away.  So the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.  For Yahweh approves of the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.  ",
  "chaptertextinarray": [
    "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of mockers. ",
    "But his delight is in the law of Yahweh, and on his law he meditates day and night. ",
    "He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water that produces its fruit in its season, whose leaves do not wither; whatever he does will prosper. ",
    "The wicked are not so, but are instead like the chaff that the wind drives away. ",
    "So the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. ",
    "For Yahweh approves of the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. "
  ],
  "base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-ulb"
}
            
https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-ulb/63/1

{
  "response_code": 200,
  "version": "ULB",
  "bookname": "2 John",
  "bookid": 63,
  "chapter": 1,
  "numberofversesinchapter": "13",
  "chaptertextwithoutversenumbers": "From the elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth—  If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house and do not greet him.  For the one who greets him participates in his evil deeds.  I have many things to write to you, but I did not wish to write them with paper and ink. However, I expect to come to you and speak face to face, so that our joy will be complete.  The children of your chosen sister greet you.  because of the truth that remains in us and will be with us forever.  Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.  I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received this commandment from the Father.  Now I plead with you, lady—not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but one that we have had from the beginning—that we should love one another.  This is love, that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, just as you heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it.  For many deceivers have gone out into the world, and they do not confess that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist.  Look to yourselves, that you do not lose the things for which we all have worked, but so that you may receive a full reward.  Whoever goes on ahead and does not remain in the teaching of Christ does not have God. The one who remains in the teaching, this one has both the Father and the Son.  ",
  "chaptertextinarray": [
    "From the elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth— ",
    "If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house and do not greet him. ",
    "For the one who greets him participates in his evil deeds. ",
    "I have many things to write to you, but I did not wish to write them with paper and ink. However, I expect to come to you and speak face to face, so that our joy will be complete. ",
    "The children of your chosen sister greet you. ",
    "because of the truth that remains in us and will be with us forever. ",
    "Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. ",
    "I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received this commandment from the Father. ",
    "Now I plead with you, lady—not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but one that we have had from the beginning—that we should love one another. ",
    "This is love, that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, just as you heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. ",
    "For many deceivers have gone out into the world, and they do not confess that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist. ",
    "Look to yourselves, that you do not lose the things for which we all have worked, but so that you may receive a full reward. ",
    "Whoever goes on ahead and does not remain in the teaching of Christ does not have God. The one who remains in the teaching, this one has both the Father and the Son. "
  ],
  "base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-ulb"
}
            

8. /api/getfullchapter-web

This endpoint provides a complete chapter from the World English Bible Bible.

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-web/{booknumber}/{chapter}

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-web/2/1

{
  "response_code": 200,
  "version": "WEB",
  "bookname": "Psalms",
  "bookid": 19,
  "chapter": 1,
  "numberofversesinchapter": "6",
  "chaptertextwithoutversenumbers": "Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the way of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers; But his delight is in Yahweh's law; On his law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper. The wicked are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked shall perish. ",
  "chaptertextinarray": [
    "Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the way of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers;",
    "But his delight is in Yahweh's law; On his law he meditates day and night.",
    "He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.",
    "The wicked are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away.",
    "Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.",
    "For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked shall perish."
  ],
  "base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-web"
}
            

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-web/63/1

{
  "response_code": 200,
  "version": "WEB",
  "bookname": "2 John",
  "bookid": 63,
  "chapter": 1,
  "numberofversesinchapter": "13",
  "chaptertextwithoutversenumbers": "The elder, to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all those who know the truth; for the truth's sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever: Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we have been commanded by the Father. Now I beg you, dear lady, not as though I wrote to you a new commandment, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. This is love, that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, even as you heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who don't confess that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the Antichrist. Watch yourselves, that we don't lose the things which we have accomplished, but that we receive a full reward. Whoever transgresses and doesn't remain in the teaching of Christ, doesn't have God. He who remains in the teaching, the same has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you, and doesn't bring this teaching, don't receive him into your house, and don't welcome him, for he who welcomes him participates in his evil works. Having many things to write to you, I don't want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full. The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen. ",
  "chaptertextinarray": [
    "The elder, to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all those who know the truth;",
    "for the truth's sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever:",
    "Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.",
    "I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we have been commanded by the Father.",
    "Now I beg you, dear lady, not as though I wrote to you a new commandment, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.",
    "This is love, that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, even as you heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it.",
    "For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who don't confess that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the Antichrist.",
    "Watch yourselves, that we don't lose the things which we have accomplished, but that we receive a full reward.",
    "Whoever transgresses and doesn't remain in the teaching of Christ, doesn't have God. He who remains in the teaching, the same has both the Father and the Son.",
    "If anyone comes to you, and doesn't bring this teaching, don't receive him into your house, and don't welcome him,",
    "for he who welcomes him participates in his evil works.",
    "Having many things to write to you, I don't want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.",
    "The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen."
  ],
  "base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getfullchapter-web"
}
            

9. /api/getnumberofchapters

To get a single verse from the Bible, providing the book number, chapter number, and the verse number. For example, Genesis is booknumber 1, Exodus is booknumber 2, Matthew is booknumber 40.

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getnumberofchapters/{booknumber} https://biblebytopic.com/api/getnumberofchapters/23 https://biblebytopic.com/api/getnumberofchapters/44

{
bookid: 23,
bookabbreviation: "Isa",
bookname: "Isaiah",
numberofchapters: "66",
response_code: 200,
base_route: "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getnumberofchapters"
}
            

10. /api/gettopics

Gets an array of JSON objects of all the topics on BibleByTopic.
This endpoint does not accept any parameters.

https://biblebytopic.com/api/gettopics

{
"response_code": 200,
"topics": [
{
"topicid": "71",
"topicname": "Abiding in God, Closeness to God",
"topickeywords": "Seeking God, Pursuing God"
},
{
"topicid": "1",
"topicname": "Access to God",
"topickeywords": "Prayer, Seeking God, Pursit of God"
},
{
"topicid": "67",
"topicname": "Adultery, Infidelity",
"topickeywords": "Pornography, Masturbation"
},
{
"topicid": "2",
"topicname": "Affections and Passions",
"topickeywords": "Interests, Hobbies, Zeal, Obsession"
},
{
"topicid": "3",
"topicname": "Afflictions",
"topickeywords": "Pestilence, Problems, Distress"
},
{
"topicid": "4",
"topicname": "Agriculture, Farming and Husbandry",
"topickeywords": "Livestock, Cultivating the Earth"
},
{
"topicid": "5",
"topicname": "Altars",
"topickeywords": "Sacrifice, Memorials"
},
{
"topicid": "6",
"topicname": "Ambition",
"topickeywords": "Goals, Passions, Desires, Drive, Professions"
},
{
"topicid": "7",
"topicname": "Amusements and Pleasure",
"topickeywords": "Entertainment, Fun, Recreation"
},
{
"topicid": "8",
"topicname": "Angels",
"topickeywords": "Cherubim, Seraphim, Archangel, Spirits"
},
{
"topicid": "9",
"topicname": "Anger",
"topickeywords": "Rage, Wrath, Temper, Being Upset, Pissed Off"
},
{
"topicid": "10",
"topicname": "Anger of God",
"topickeywords": "God's Anger, God's Wrath, God being grieved"
},
{
"topicid": "11",
"topicname": "Anointing",
"topickeywords": "God's Empowerment, God's Calling, God's Calling, Consecration"
},
{
"topicid": "12",
"topicname": "Antichrist",
"topickeywords": "The Beast, Anti-Christ, 666, The Beast System, The Dragon"
},
{
"topicid": "13",
"topicname": "Apostates",
"topickeywords": "False Prophets, Fake Preachers, Heretics"
},
{
"topicid": "14",
"topicname": "Apostles",
"topickeywords": "Fivefold ministers, Those sent forth, Church leaders, Church planters"
},
{
"topicid": "15",
"topicname": "Army and Armed Forces",
"topickeywords": "Military, Police, Marines, Warriors, Samurai"
},
{
"topicid": "62",
"topicname": "Asking and Recieving",
"topickeywords": ""
},
{
"topicid": "16",
"topicname": "Backsliding",
"topickeywords": "Idolatry, Falling Away, Loving the World"
},
{
"topicid": "17",
"topicname": "Baptism",
"topickeywords": "Water Baptism, Immersion"
},

            

13. /api/getversesfortopic

Gets an array of JSON objects of all the verses/passages of a certain topic on BibleByTopic. This endpoint accepts only one parameter - the topic ID, which is a number. The topic ID can be gotten from the /api/gettopics endpoint. The JSON results from this /getversesfortopic endpoint is growing, as more Bible verses can be added under a particular topic.

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getversesfortopic/62

                {
"response_code": 200,
"topicid": 62,
"topic": "Asking and Recieving",
"keywords": "",
"verses": [
{
"fullpassage": "John 15:7",
"book": 43,
"bookname": "John",
"chapter": 15,
"startingverse": 7,
"endingverse": 7,
"singleverse": "true",
"upvotes": 0,
"text-kjv": " If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.",
"text-web": " If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.",
"text-ulb": " If you remain in me, and if my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. "
},
{
"fullpassage": "Matthew 7:8",
"book": 40,
"bookname": "Matthew",
"chapter": 7,
"startingverse": 8,
"endingverse": 8,
"singleverse": "true",
"upvotes": 0,
"text-kjv": " For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.",
"text-web": " For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.",
"text-ulb": " For everyone who asks, receives; everyone who seeks, finds; and to the person who knocks, it will be opened. "
},
{
"fullpassage": "John 16:24",
"book": 43,
"bookname": "John",
"chapter": 16,
"startingverse": 24,
"endingverse": 24,
"singleverse": "true",
"upvotes": 0,
"text-kjv": " Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.",
"text-web": " Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.",
"text-ulb": " Until now you have not asked anything in my name. Ask, and you will receive so that your joy will be fulfilled. "
},
{
"fullpassage": "Mark 11:24",
"book": 41,
"bookname": "Mark",
"chapter": 11,
"startingverse": 24,
"endingverse": 24,
"singleverse": "true",
"upvotes": 0,
"text-kjv": " Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.",
"text-web": " Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them.",
"text-ulb": " Therefore I say to you: Everything you pray and ask for, believe that you received it, and it will be yours. "
},
{
"fullpassage": "John 16:23",
"book": 43,
"bookname": "John",
"chapter": 16,
"startingverse": 23,
"endingverse": 23,
"singleverse": "true",
"upvotes": 0,
"text-kjv": " And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.",
"text-web": " \"In that day you will ask me no questions. Most assuredly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.",
"text-ulb": " On that day you will not ask me anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. "
}
],
"base_route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getversesfortopic"
}
            

14. /api/getrandompopularverse-kjv

Retrieves a randomly selected popular Bible verse or passage from the King James Version (KJV). Typically, the response is a well-known individual verse. Occasionally, it may return a short, meaningful passage consisting of two consecutive verses for greater context.

https://biblebytopic.com/api/getrandompopularverse-kjv

{
  "version": "KJV",
  "text": [
    {
      "book_id": 20,
      "bookname": "Proverbs",
      "chapter": 14,
      "startingverse": 31,
      "endingverse": 31,
      "singleverse": "true",
      "text-kjv": " He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.",
      "text-net": " The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.",
      "text-ulb": " The one who oppresses the poor curses his Maker, but the one who shows favor to the needy honors him. "
    }
  ],
  "response_code": 200,
  "route": "https://biblebytopic.com/api/getrandompopularverse-kjv"
}
            

Updates


Last updated on July 31, 2025: A new endpoint added to the API for getting a single random popular Bible verse. UI improvements too.

A New Testament reading Plan:

A good way to read the Bible is book by book. Originally, all the books of the Bible were undividided - there were no chapters or verses. They were just books or letters.


Matthew › Romans › 1 Corinthians › Mark › 2 Corinthians › Galatians › Ephesians › Luke › Philippians › Colossians › 1 Thessalonians › 2 Thessalonians › 1 Timothy › John › 2 Timothy › Titus › Philemon › Hebrews › Acts › James › 1 Peter › 2 Peter › 1 John › 2 John › 3 John › Jude › Revelation

Scripture quotations marked “ESV” are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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