Do I need an account to use The Word?

No. You can read Scripture, search, use timelines, maps, Strong's, creeds, and theology works without signing in.

Where are my Bible notes and highlights stored?

Notes and highlights are stored locally in your browser on this device. Use Notes to create and export; Reflect opens a chapter to review notes beside Scripture. Nothing is uploaded unless you export it yourself.

Yes. The site is free to use and ad-free. Some Library texts have their own copyright terms; see Legal for sources and notices.

How do I share a Bible passage?

Open Read, go to the chapter or verse you want, and use Share or Copy passage link in the reader toolbar. The URL includes book, chapter, and verse when set.

How do I look up a passage like John 3:16?

Use Search or the passage field on the home page. Enter references such as Jn 3:16 or search for words and phrases across translations available on this site.

Which Bible translations are available?

The reader lists every translation currently available on this site (often dozens from the Bible SuperSearch corpus). If a translation is missing, it may not be offered here yet.

What is the scarlet thread graph?

Scarlet thread is an interactive overview of messianic and thematic links between the 66 books—useful for seeing how themes run through Scripture.

Can I use The Word offline?

You need a network connection to load Scripture text and most reference content. Notes already saved in your browser remain on the device; full offline reading is not supported yet.

Help

How can we help?

Task-oriented help for reading Scripture, search, notes, study tools, reading plans, privacy, and troubleshooting on The Word.

Common questions

Do I need an account to use The Word?: No. You can read Scripture, search, use timelines, maps, Strong's, creeds, and theology works without signing in.
Where are my Bible notes and highlights stored?: Notes and highlights are stored locally in your browser on this device. Use Notes to create and export; Reflect opens a chapter to review notes beside Scripture. Nothing is uploaded unless you export it yourself.
Is The Word free?: Yes. The site is free to use and ad-free. Some Library texts have their own copyright terms; see Legal for sources and notices.

More answers in Quick start and the full documentation.

Troubleshooting

Plans not loading, missing translations, or study tools acting oddly? Try refreshing once. See Known issues for beta limitations and About & trust for privacy and storage.