Reading the Bible
Open the Bible tab to enter the reader. It has four views — Read, Daily, Plans, and Notes — switchable at the top of the screen.
Choosing a translation
- Tap the translation button in the reader header (it shows your current translation, e.g., ESV or TELUGU).
- Pick from 23+ translations — ESV, NIV, KJV, NKJV, Telugu, and more.
- The chapter re-renders instantly in the new translation.
Navigating books and chapters
Use the Book / Chapter / Verse selectors in the header — all 66 books are organized for quick selection. The left/right arrows move one chapter at a time.
Reader tools
- AI Chapter Insights — a faithful summary of the chapter's themes and context.
- Audio — listen to the chapter with the built-in Audio Bible player.
- Compact mode — condense the layout for distraction-free reading.
- Search — find any word or phrase across the current translation.
Verse actions: save, highlight, note, share
Every verse has its own action bar. Tap a verse (or use the icons beneath it) to:
| Action | What it does | Where it's saved |
|---|---|---|
| Save | Bookmarks the verse for quick return — you'll see a “Verse saved” confirmation | Profile → Bookmarks, and Saved Items |
| Highlight | Opens a 12-color palette; the verse is tinted in your chosen color and stays highlighted every time you return | Profile → Highlights |
| Add note | Opens a note editor with title, your note text, and optional tags — the verse text is quoted automatically | Bible → Notes tab |
| Share | Sends the verse to a group, community, or external app | — |
| Commentary | Opens trusted commentary (Spurgeon's Treasury of David, The Pulpit Commentary, and more) with key points and related verses | — |
| Cross-references | Shows related passages across Scripture | — |
How to highlight a verse
- Tap the highlighter icon beneath the verse.
- Choose one of twelve colors from the palette (or Remove highlight to clear).
- The verse is tinted immediately and a “Verse highlighted” confirmation appears.
How to add a note
- Tap the note icon beneath the verse.
- Give your note a title, write your reflection, and add comma-separated tags if you like.
- Tap Save Note. Find it later under Bible → Notes.
Daily devotions
The Daily tab is your daily spiritual nourishment, refreshed each day:
- Today's Verses — the same Guidance and Promise verses from Home, in your translation.
- Today's Reflection — a meditation on the day's verse and a written prayer to pray along with.
- Today / Archive — revisit previous days' devotions any time.
Reading plans
Reading plans give your time in the Word structure — from one-day topical plans to 40-day journeys.
Starting a plan
- Open Bible → Plans and browse the available plans.
- Tap Start Plan on the one you want. It moves into Active Reading Plans.
Daily progress
- Each day, open the plan and tap Continue Reading.
- Pick the day, read the listed passages (each has a Read button that opens the reader), and tap Mark Complete.
- Your progress bar and “days left” update automatically; the Progress chip in the header shows your overall completion.
My notes
The Notes tab collects every note you've written, grouped with their verse references and color-coded. From here you can:
- Open a note to read or edit it.
- Create a fresh note with + New Note (no verse required).
- Search your notes with the Search button.
Audio Bible
Listen to Scripture chapter by chapter:
- In the reader, tap Audio.
- The player loads the current chapter in a supported translation.
- Use the standard play/pause controls; keep reading along as you listen.
Still need help?
Our support team is happy to walk you through anything in this guide.