Normalize Reference

Converts plain text Bible references to a cleaned, standardized format. Handles book name variations, numbered books, and complex references.

Parameters

reference (required) - Bible reference in plain text (e.g., "John 3:16", "1 Cor 13:1-3")

Click any example below to see the live result:

Normalize a basic single-verse reference

Try it: https://verseapi.memorize.live/?action=normalize&reference=Genesis%201:1

Handle numbered books like 1 John correctly

Try it: https://verseapi.memorize.live/?action=normalize&reference=1%20John%203:16

Test with the last verse of the Bible

Try it: https://verseapi.memorize.live/?action=normalize&reference=Revelation%2022:21

{
  "action": "normalize",
  "input": "Genesis 1:1",
  "result": [
    {
      "start": "Genesis 1:1",
      "end": "Genesis 1:1"
    }
  ]
}