Template:Bibleverse
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The Bibleverse template creates a link to a Bible passage on BibleGateway.
Usage
{{Bibleverse|Book|chapter:verse}}
{{Bibleverse|Book|chapter:verse|translation}}
The first parameter is the name of the biblical book. The second parameter is the chapter, verse, or passage range. The optional third parameter specifies the Bible translation. If no translation is supplied, the link defaults to the King James Version.
Examples
| Wikicode | Result |
|---|---|
{{Bibleverse|1 Kings|6:1}}
|
1 Kings 6:1 |
{{Bibleverse|1 Kings|5–8}}
|
1 Kings 5–8 |
{{Bibleverse|1 Kings|6:1|KJV}}
|
1 Kings 6:1(KJV) |
{{Bibleverse|1 Corinthians|3:16|NRSVUE}}
|
1 Corinthians 3:16(NRSVUE) |
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
1
|
Yes | Name of the biblical book, such as Genesis, 1 Kings, or Matthew.
|
2
|
Yes | Chapter, verse, or passage range, such as 6, 6:1, or 5–8.
|
3
|
No | BibleGateway translation abbreviation. Defaults to KJV. When supplied, the abbreviation is displayed after the citation.
|
Common translation abbreviations
KJV— King James VersionNIV— New International VersionESV— English Standard VersionNKJV— New King James VersionNRSVUE— New Revised Standard Version Updated EditionNASB— New American Standard BibleRSV— Revised Standard Version
The translation abbreviation must be supported by BibleGateway.
