In-text citation: (Bible Version, Year, Book Chapter:Verse)
Example: (New International Version, 2011, John 3:16)
If the version is named in the sentence, omit it from the parenthetical citation
Example: According to the New International Version (2011), John 3:16 says…
Reference list format: Bible Version. (Year). Publisher
Example: New International Version. (2011). Zondervan
If no publication year is available, use n.d.
Example: King James Bible. (n.d.). Oxford University Press
If citing a specific passage, include the book, chapter, and verse in the text citation
If citing multiple verses, use a range
Example: (English Standard Version, 2001, Psalm 23:1–6)
Use the version you consulted
Capitalize the Bible version title in the reference list
Do not italicize the Bible version title in the reference list
Include the publisher for the version in the reference list