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"]
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<h4>Example Usage</h4>
Displays two verses…
<pre>
[verse reference="John 3:16,17"]
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Or if writing the entire word “reference” is simply too exhausting…
<pre>
[verse ref="John 3:16,17"]
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Display a series of verses…
<pre>
[verse reference="John 3:16-18"]
</pre>
Display the entire chapter…
<pre>
[verse reference="Psalm 3"]
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Make the reference a link to the passage at http://phpBible.org…
<pre>
[verse reference="John 3:16" link="true"]
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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.

Allen Floyd

The Verse of the Day Widget for WP plugin delivers daily Bible verses over stunning AI-generated static or video nature scenery, offering both spiritual inspiration and dynamic visual beauty. Each day, a randomly selected verse from the King James Version (KJV) is elegantly presented over a unique background. These traditional or modern scenes are generated by AI and served in Google’s efficient WebP format. Now, with ChatGPT-powered language translation, you can provide these verses in over 100 languages, making it easy to inspire a global audience. 
While many tools like Google Translate prioritize modern readability, this plugin utilizes ChatGPT to translate the King James Version (KJV) English Bible text into over 100 languages. This approach aims to maintain a more formal phrasing and emphasis, aligning with the traditional and often literal style of the KJV itself. Verse of the Day Widget for WP includes two distinct widgets optimized for different placements: a header widget and a compact sidebar widget.
Watch our YouTube demo videos to learn more about how this widget works and its features: 
– Widget Placement Demo: <a href="https://youtu.be/UdsHXjmDJqw?si=dqLnR-d-t8gU5O3E" rel="nofollow ugc">Watch the demo here</a> 
– Language Translation Demo: <a href="https://youtu.be/hXJkTrmP7I0" rel="nofollow ugc">Watch the demo here</a>
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Daily Bible Verses: Automatically updates daily with a randomly selected Bible verse from the KJV.</li>
<li>Multilingual Support: Powered by ChatGPT, the widget now offers Bible verses in over 100 languages, ensuring accessibility for users around the world.</li>
<li>Dynamic Video Backgrounds: Choose to display verses over beautiful, AI-generated video backgrounds. Options include using only videos, only images, or a mix of both for a more engaging experience.</li>
<li>Beautiful Nature Photos: Each verse is displayed over a high-quality, AI-generated nature image, providing a visually appealing experience.</li>
<li>Font Customization: Personalize the widget’s appearance by choosing from 8 professional fonts, including Roboto, Open Sans, Inter, EB Garamond, Merriweather, Lato, Roboto Mono, and Source Sans Pro.</li>
<li>Optimized Image Format: All images are displayed in the efficient WebP format for faster loading times and reduced file sizes.</li>
<li>Dual Widget Design: Comes with two specialized widgets—one designed for prominent header placement and another optimized for sidebars, ensuring a perfect fit for your theme’s layout. </li>
<li>Shortcode Support: Includes separate, reliable shortcodes for both the header and sidebar widgets ([votd_header_widget] and [votd_sidebar_widget]) for easy embedding anywhere on your site.</li>
<li>Flexible Placement (Widgets & Shortcodes): Seamlessly add widgets to your header, footer, or sidebar.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Third-Party Service</h3>
This plugin uses two third-party services to function: 
Verse of the Day Widget for WP API 
– This API fetches random Bible verses from the King James Version (KJV) for display. 
– Personal Data: The API does not collect or store any personal data. 
– Access: The API is accessed at: 
 – <a href="https://www.freesmartphoneapps.com/verseoftheday/api/verse/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.freesmartphoneapps.com/verseoftheday/api/verse/</a> 
 – <a href="https://www.freesmartphoneapps.com/verseoftheday/api/translate-verse/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.freesmartphoneapps.com/verseoftheday/api/translate-verse/</a> 
– Privacy Policy: Refer to the API’s privacy policy here: <a href="https://freesmartphoneapps.com/privacy-policy-votd/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://freesmartphoneapps.com/privacy-policy-votd/</a> (Updated 2025-05-21).
OpenAI API 
– This API is used to translate the Bible verses into over 100 languages, ensuring a multilingual experience. 
– Personal Data: The API does not collect or store any personal data. 
– Access: The API is accessed at <a href="https://api.openai.com/v1" rel="nofollow ugc">https://api.openai.com/v1</a>. 
– Privacy Policy: Refer to OpenAI’s privacy policy here: <a href="https://openai.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">https://openai.com/privacy</a>.
Google Fonts API 
– This service is used to load and display custom fonts for the verse text, as selected in the widget settings. 
– Personal Data: To serve fonts efficiently, Google may collect data such as IP addresses. 
– Access: The API is accessed at https://fonts.googleapis.com. 
– Privacy Policy: Refer to Google’s privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Verse of the Day Widget for WP

Displays daily Bible verses over AI-generated nature backgrounds, with static or video options. Includes translation into 100+ languages via ChatGPT.

Simple Bible Verse via Shortcode vs Verse of the Day Widget for WP