DannyCarlton

Simple Bible Verse via Shortcode allows you to use just a simple verse reference to then display the entire passage. The shortcode “reference” parameter is sent to http://phpBible.org to be processed and a plain text copy of the verse or passages referenced is returned via json. http://phpBible.org was created 13 years ago and provided a downloadable script for people to install on their own sites. It has been used by hundreds of churches, ministries and private site owners. It’s function has been refocused on providing Bible functionality to site owners, thus this plugin.
<h4>Simple Shortcode Usage</h4>
<pre>
[verse reference="John 3:16"]
</pre>
<h4>Example Usage</h4>
Displays two verses…
<pre>
[verse reference="John 3:16,17"]
</pre>
Or if writing the entire word “reference” is simply too exhausting…
<pre>
[verse ref="John 3:16,17"]
</pre>
Display a series of verses…
<pre>
[verse reference="John 3:16-18"]
</pre>
Display the entire chapter…
<pre>
[verse reference="Psalm 3"]
</pre>
Make the reference a link to the passage at http://phpBible.org…
<pre>
[verse reference="John 3:16" link="true"]
</pre>
This plugin converts the shortcode into the verse inside paragraph tags () therefore the text can be styled using the normal WordPress tools like blockquote, bold or italics. To use colors you must set the container tag as “span”,”false” or “0”.
<h4>Parameters</h4>
<ul>
<li>reference -a reference to a verse, several verses or an entire chapter (as in “Psalm 23”). Some book abbreviations are acceptible. Always check the result to see before publishing your post.</li>
<li>ref -same as ‘reference’</li>
<li>container -the html tag you want the verse contained in. Default is “p” (which uses ) “false” or “0” will use no container tag..</li>
<li>link -link the reference to the passage at phpBible.org for a more detailed study.</li>
</ul>

Simple Bible Verse via Shortcode

Displays a Bible verse (KJV) based on the reference placed in a shortcode.

Derek Ziemer

BibleBridge puts a complete, interactive Bible on your own WordPress site: your domain, your name, your readers. Whether you run a church, a ministry, or a Bible blog, visitors read and explore Scripture directly on your site instead of being sent off to an outside app.
No YouVersion links. No BibleGateway iframes. Just Scripture, fully on your site.
What makes it different
Most Bible tools feel stitched together from separate parts. BibleBridge is one consistent Bible from start to finish.
<ul>
<li>One unified Bible experience, not a collection of disconnected tools</li>
<li>Switch translation once and everything follows: reading, search, cross-references, topics</li>
<li>Cross-references built for real study: connections that fit the passage, not just shared words</li>
<li>Everything stays on your domain, under your name. No accounts, no ads, no tracking for your visitors</li>
</ul>
What’s included
<ul>
<li>Scripture Atlas: 96 Bible topics connected by shared verses, from core doctrine to everyday Christian life</li>
<li>Cross-references: tap any verse to see related passages</li>
<li>KJV and Berean Standard Bible (BSB), both public domain, on every plan</li>
<li>Five reading plans: Bible in a Year, NT in 90 Days, NT in a Year, Gospel of John, Psalms & Proverbs</li>
<li>Full-text search with book filtering</li>
<li>Verse sharing, highlighting, and notes, with cloud sync across devices using a simple code (no account required)</li>
<li>Dark mode and a mobile layout</li>
<li>Shortcodes to embed Scripture anywhere on your site:
<ul>
<li>Verse: <code>[biblebridge_verse ref="John 3:16"]</code></li>
<li>Verse of the day: <code>[biblebridge_verse_of_the_day]</code></li>
<li>Reading plan: <code>[biblebridge_reading_plan slug="gospel-of-john" start="2026-06-01"]</code> (auto-updates daily)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
How it works
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Go to Settings → BibleBridge</li>
<li>Set your name (for example, “Grace Church Bible”)</li>
<li>Your Bible is live at yoursite.com/bible</li>
</ol>
Free, with everything included
The free tier includes both translations, every feature (search, Scripture Atlas, reading plans, cross-references, sync, shortcodes), and 250 scripture loads per day. No ads, no tracking, no account wall. Need higher usage limits? Upgrade anytime from Settings → BibleBridge.
Built on trust
Every file ships as readable source. No obfuscation, no hidden build steps. You can see exactly what runs on your site.
External Services
This plugin relies on the BibleBridge API to serve Bible text, cross-references, search results, topic data, and reading plans. No Bible data is stored locally – all scripture content is fetched on demand from the API.
The plugin connects to the following services hosted at holybible.dev:
<ul>
<li>BibleBridge API (holybible.dev/api) – serves all Bible content including scripture text, search, cross-references, topics, and reading plan data. On plugin activation, the plugin sends your site URL and site name to automatically provision a free API key. During normal use, visitor search queries and page navigation result in API calls that include the API key and requested scripture references. No visitor personal data is collected or transmitted.</li>
<li>BibleBridge Sync (holybible.dev/reader/sync.php) – provides optional cross-device sync for visitor highlights, notes, and reading progress. Sync is initiated by visitors using an anonymous code (no email or account required). No personally identifiable information is collected.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Source Code</h3>
Every file ships as readable source – no obfuscation or hidden build steps. You can see exactly what runs on your site.
<h3>Third-Party Libraries</h3>
vis-network 
Copyright (c) 2011-2017 Almende B.V, 2017-2019 visjs contributors 
Licensed under the MIT License 
https://github.com/visjs/vis-network
Used by Scripture Atlas to render the interactive map of biblical topics connected through shared verses. Bundled as <code>assets/js/vis-network.min.js</code>.

BibleBridge

A complete, interactive Bible for your WordPress site. Scripture Atlas, cross-references, reading plans, and search, all on your own domain.

Simple Bible Verse via Shortcode vs BibleBridge