How To Reference Bible APA?

In-text citation: (Book Chapter:Verse, Translation, Year)

Example in-text citation: (John 3:16, New International Version, 2011)

Reference list entry: Bible translation. (Year). Publisher.

Example reference list entry: New International Version Bible. (2011). Zondervan.

If citing a specific passage, include the book, chapter, and verse in the in-text citation

If using a print Bible, include the edition or translation in the reference list entry

If using an online Bible, include the URL in the reference list entry

Example online reference list entry: New International Version Bible. (2011). Biblica. https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-International-Version-NIV-Bible/

For a classic or public-domain Bible, cite the version used

Example: The Holy Bible, King James Version. (1769). Public domain

Capitalize Bible book names and translation titles as proper nouns

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