Use the full book name or accepted abbreviation
Include chapter and verse
Separate chapter and verse with a colon
Use a comma to separate multiple verses in the same chapter
Use a hyphen for a verse range
Include the translation version if required
Put the quotation in quotation marks if quoting directly
Cite the reference immediately after the quote
Keep punctuation consistent with the style guide you are using
Example: John 3:16
Example: Psalm 23:1-4
Example: Romans 8:28, 31
Example: “For God so loved the world…” (John 3:16, NIV)