To read Bible verse numbers correctly, follow this simple format:
- The first part is the Book name (e.g., John, Genesis, Numbers).
- After the book name, the first number is the Chapter number.
- Following the chapter number, after a colon (:), is the Verse number.
For example, John 3:16 means the Book of John, Chapter 3, Verse 16
. If you see a range like 13:18-27 , it means Chapter 13, Verses 18 through 27 of the current book you are reading
. Some additional points:
- Sometimes books are abbreviated (e.g., 2 Cor for 2 Corinthians).
- If only a chapter number is given (e.g., John 3), it refers to the entire chapter.
- If multiple verses are listed separated by commas or ranges, they refer to specific verses or verse ranges within a chapter
This numbering system helps you quickly locate specific passages regardless of Bible edition or page number
. In summary, the format is: Book Chapter:Verse Example:
- Genesis 1:1 = Book of Genesis, Chapter 1, Verse 1
- Numbers 6:24-26 = Book of Numbers, Chapter 6, Verses 24 to 26
This is the standard way to reference and read Bible verses
