Welcome to the Bible Reading Tool
You can read and listen to the Bible in English or many other languages using the tool below. Please follow these simple steps:
1
Select the Bible Chapter or Verse
In the search box, type the verse or chapter you want to read (e.g., John 3:16)
2
Choose a Language and Bible Version
Just below the search bar, you will see “KJV” selected by default
Click the dropdown next to “KJV”
Select a Bible version in your preferred language (e.g., German, French, Spanish, Italian)
3
Click the Search Button
After selecting the Bible version and typing the verse, click Search
4
Read and Listen in Your Selected Language
The verse will appear below in the chosen language
If audio is available for that version, click the 🔊 speaker icon to listen
🔄 Note About the “Select Language” at the Top
The top-right “Select Language” button changes the website text only
To change the Bible’s language, always use the dropdown under the search bar
DRB
Matthew 1
1The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:2Abraham begot Isaac. And Isaac begot Jacob. And Jacob begot Judas and his brethren.3And Judas begot Phares and Zara of Thamar. And Phares begot Esron. And Esron begot Aram.4And Aram begot Aminadab. And Aminadab begot Naasson. And Naasson begot Salmon.5And Salmon begot Booz of Rahab. And Booz begot Obed of Ruth. And Obed begot Jesse.