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Random Bible verse

Draw a random Bible verse from more than 400 of the passages people look up most, from Genesis to Revelation. The text is the King James Version. The page opens on the verse of the day, which is the same for everyone on the same date.

Verse of the day

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16KJV

441 verses in the draw

Testament

Topics

Pick one or more. With none picked, every verse is in the draw.

441 verses in the draw

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How to draw a random Bible verse

  1. The page opens on today's verse. Press Draw a verse for a random one, and again for the next.
  2. Open Filter to keep only the Old or the New Testament, or only verses on topics such as hope, comfort or forgiveness. The number on the button says how many verses are left to draw from.
  3. Press Copy to copy the verse with its reference, or Share to send a link that opens on the same verse.
  4. Press Present to show the verse in large type on a projector or TV. History lists every verse you have drawn, and a tap brings one back.

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When a random verse comes in handy

A verse to start the day

Read the verse of the day over breakfast or on the way to work. It changes at midnight, and a friend who opens the page on the same day sees the same one, so you can talk about it together.

Opening a group or a class

Small groups, Sunday school classes and religious education lessons often start with a short reading. Draw one, switch to Present and the whole room can read along from the screen.

Cards and messages

Looking for a line for a sympathy card, a wedding card or a note to someone who is struggling? Pick a topic such as comfort, love or hope and draw until a verse fits. Copy puts the text and the reference on your clipboard.

Learning verses by heart

Draw a verse and try to name the book before you look at the reference, or read the reference and try to recall the words. Nothing repeats until every verse in your filter has come up once.

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Questions about the random Bible verse

Which translation is this, and why?

The King James Version, in the 1769 standard text that most printed KJV Bibles still follow. It is in the public domain, so the page can show and share it freely. Newer translations are still under copyright and need the publisher's permission.

Is the draw really random?

Yes. Every verse that matches your filters has exactly the same chance. The pick comes from the secure random generator built into your browser, and a verse you have already drawn stays out until all the others have come up.

How is the verse of the day chosen?

Nobody chooses it by hand. The verses follow one fixed order, one step per calendar day, so everyone who opens the page on the same date sees the same verse. No verse comes back until every verse in the list has had its day. The date is the one on your own device.

Which verses are in the list?

More than 400 well-known verses and short passages from both testaments: the ones people search for, quote and put on cards most often. The page does not hold the whole Bible, and it does not explain or interpret the verses. Each verse is tagged with one or more topics for the filter.

Why does my Bible number a verse differently?

Translations do not always split chapters and verses the same way, and the difference shows up most in the Psalms. The reference on the card is always the one the King James Version uses, so you can find the verse in any KJV Bible.

Do I need an account, and what gets saved?

No account and no sign-up. Your filters and the list of verses you have drawn stay in this browser on this device and are not sent anywhere. Clear the history at any time.

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