Get Bible Text (KJV)

Retrieves King James Version Bible text for specified verses. Accepts numeric verse reference codes (use the numeric endpoint to convert plain text references).

Parameters

reference (required) - Numeric verse reference code (8 digits) or range (e.g., "43003016" or "43003016-43003018")

Working Examples

Click any example below to see the live result:

Single Verse

Get Genesis 1:1 text

Try it: https://verseapi.memorize.live/?action=text&reference=01001001

Verse Range

Get John 3:16-18 text

Try it: https://verseapi.memorize.live/?action=text&reference=43003016-43003018

Multiple Verses

Get multiple non-contiguous verses

Try it: https://verseapi.memorize.live/?action=text&reference=43003016,43001001

Response Format

{
  "action": "text",
  "input": "01001001",
  "result": [
    {
      "book": 1,
      "chapter": 1,
      "verse": 1,
      "text": "In the beginning God created..."
    }
  ]
}