DannyCarlton

<p>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.</p>
<h4>Simple Shortcode Usage</h4>
<pre>
[verse reference="John 3:16"]
</pre>
<h4>Example Usage</h4>
<p>Displays two verses…</p>
<pre>
[verse reference="John 3:16,17"]
</pre>
<p>Or if writing the entire word “reference” is simply too exhausting…</p>
<pre>
[verse ref="John 3:16,17"]
</pre>
<p>Display a series of verses…</p>
<pre>
[verse reference="John 3:16-18"]
</pre>
<p>Display the entire chapter…</p>
<pre>
[verse reference="Psalm 3"]
</pre>
<p>Make the reference a link to the passage at http://phpBible.org…</p>
<pre>
[verse reference="John 3:16" link="true"]
</pre>
<p>This plugin converts the shortcode into the verse inside paragraph tags (<p></p>) 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”.</p>
<h4>Parameters</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>reference</strong> <em>-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.</em></li>
<li><strong>ref</strong> <em>-same as ‘reference’</em></li>
<li><strong>container</strong> <em>-the html tag you want the verse contained in. Default is “p” (which uses <p></p>) “false” or “0” will use no container tag..</em></li>
<li><strong>link</strong> <em>-link the reference to the passage at phpBible.org for a more detailed study.</em></li>
</ul>


Simple Bible Verse via Shortcode

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

primebible

<p>PrimeBible Verse Preview transforms Bible references in your content into interactive tooltips that display verse text instantly. Perfect for theology blogs, church websites, and Christian content creators.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Automatic Detection – Finds Bible references like “John 3:16” or “Romans 8:1-4” in your content</li>
<li>Multiple Translations – Choose from KJV, ESV, ASV, WEB, and more</li>
<li>Mobile Optimized – Touch-friendly with long-press support for mobile devices</li>
<li>Lightning Fast – Aggressive caching, lazy loading, and prefetch optimization</li>
<li>Fully Customizable – Control appearance, behavior, timing, and styling</li>
<li>Privacy First – No tracking, no external dependencies beyond the Bible API</li>
<li>Accessibility – Keyboard navigation and screen reader friendly</li>
<li>Theme Support – Light, dark, or auto-detect system preference</li>
<li>Performance – Deferred loading, intersection observer, minimal DOM manipulation</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Configure your preferred Bible translation and appearance</li>
<li>Write content naturally: “For God so loved the world (John 3:16)”</li>
<li>The reference automatically becomes interactive</li>
<li>Visitors hover or tap to see the verse instantly</li>
</ol>
<h4>Advanced Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lazy Scanning – Only processes content when it enters viewport</li>
<li>Smart Caching – LRU cache with configurable size and expiry</li>
<li>Per-Post Control – Disable scanning on specific posts/pages via meta box</li>
<li>Exclude Selectors – Prevent scanning in code blocks, comments, etc.</li>
<li>CSP Compatible – Support for Content Security Policy nonce</li>
<li>Chapter Verse Counts – Optional JSON config for accurate verse range detection</li>
<li>Prefetch – Intelligently preloads nearby references</li>
<li>Analytics Ready – Optional Google Analytics integration</li>
<li>Custom CSS – Add your own styles to match your theme</li>
</ul>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Theology and Bible study blogs</li>
<li>Church websites and ministries</li>
<li>Christian authors and writers</li>
<li>Seminary and Bible college sites</li>
<li>Devotional and sermon websites</li>
<li>Christian education platforms</li>
</ul>
<h4>Technical Highlights</h4>
<ul>
<li>No jQuery or external library dependencies</li>
<li>Modern vanilla JavaScript (ES2020+)</li>
<li>Deferred script loading for zero blocking</li>
<li>Intersection Observer API for performance</li>
<li>Fetch API with retry logic and timeout</li>
<li>Mobile-first responsive design</li>
<li>Sub-50kb footprint including all assets</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Info</h3>
<h4>About PrimeBible</h4>
<p>PrimeBible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making deep Bible study accessible to everyone. Our platform provides free tools including:<br />
* Hebrew and Greek original language analysis<br />
* Strong’s Concordance integration<br />
* Cross-reference explorer<br />
* Biblical timeline<br />
* Scholarly articles on messianic prophecy, textual criticism, and theology<br />
Learn more at <a href="https://primebible.com" rel="nofollow ugc">primebible.com</a></p>
<h4>Support the Mission</h4>
<p>This plugin is free and always will be. If it blesses your ministry, consider:<br />
* Leaving a 5-star review<br />
* Sharing with other Christian content creators<br />
* Donating to support nonprofit Bible study tools at primebible.com/donate</p>
<h4>Credits</h4>
<p>Developed by the PrimeBible team with love for the global church.<br />
Special thanks to the WordPress community and all beta testers who provided feedback.</p>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>Data Collection: This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data about your visitors.</p>
<p>API Requests: When a verse tooltip is displayed, the plugin fetches verse text from primebible.com’s API. These requests include:<br />
–   The Bible reference (e.g., “John 3:16”)<br />
–   The requested translation (e.g., “KJV”)</p>
<p>No Tracking: PrimeBible does not log IP addresses, track user behavior, or use cookies from these API requests.</p>
<p>Optional Analytics: If you enable the analytics setting, the plugin will fire a Google Analytics event when a tooltip is opened (if GA is already installed on your site). This is disabled by default.</p>
<p>Third-Party Services: The plugin connects to primebible.com’s API to fetch verse text. No other third-party services are used.<br />
For more information, see the <a href="https://primebible.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">PrimeBible Privacy Policy</a>.</p>
<h3>Copyright and Licensing</h3>
<p>PrimeBible Verse Preview is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.</p>
<p>This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.</p>
<p>Bible translations are subject to their respective copyright holders. PrimeBible provides access to public domain translations and those licensed for free distribution.</p>
<h3>Developer Notes</h3>
<h4>Hooks and Filters</h4>
<p>Filter: <code>primebible_config</code><br />
Modify the JavaScript configuration before it’s output.</p>
<p>add_filter(‘primebible_config’, function($config) {<br />
     $config[‘translation’] = ‘ESV’;<br />
     $config[‘theme’] = ‘dark’;<br />
     return $config;<br />
 });</p>
<p>Action: <code>primebible_before_enqueue</code><br />
Runs before scripts are enqueued (if loading conditions are met).</p>
<p>add_action(‘primebible_before_enqueue’, function() {<br />
     // Your code here<br />
 });</p>
<h4>Programmatic Control</h4>
<p>Disable on specific page by template:</p>
<p>add_filter(‘primebible_should_load’, function($should_load) {<br />
     if (is_page_template(‘template-landing.php’)) {<br />
         return false;<br />
     }<br />
     return $should_load;<br />
 });</p>
<h4>GitHub Repository</h4>
<p>Development happens on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/primebible/wordpress-plugin" rel="nofollow ugc">github.com/primebible/wordpress-plugin</a><br />
Contributions welcome:<br />
–   Bug reports<br />
–   Feature requests<br />
–   Pull requests<br />
–   Documentation improvements</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>Documentation: <a href="https://primebible.com/docs/wordpress-plugin" rel="nofollow ugc">primebible.com/docs/wordpress-plugin</a><br />
Support Forum: <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/primebible-verse-preview" rel="ugc">wordpress.org/support/plugin/primebible-verse-preview</a><br />
Email: support@primebible.com<br />
Average Response Time: 24-48 hours</p>
<p>We’re committed to excellent support. If you have an issue, we’ll help you resolve it.</p>


PrimeBible Verse Preview

Automatically detects Bible references and displays beautiful verse previews on hover or tap. Mobile-optimized, fast, and fully customizable.

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