Transparency
Bible translations & sources
Sunday Bible Readings uses trusted, public-domain Bible translations so Scripture can be read freely, anywhere, without licensing barriers.
Trusted texts
Classic, well-established public-domain translations.
Stored, not fetched
Scripture lives in our database for fast, reliable access — no external Bible API required.
Multiple languages
Read Scripture in seven languages, with more on the way.
Why public-domain translations?
Public-domain translations carry no licensing restrictions, which means we can display the full text of Scripture freely — every chapter, every verse, with its own URL — without paywalls or fine print. These translations have stood the test of time and are widely respected across Christian traditions.
We store every verse in our own database. That means pages load quickly, links to specific verses are stable, and the reading experience does not depend on a third-party Bible service staying online.
English translations
Tradition
- ProtestantKing James Version (KJV)
- CatholicDouay–Rheims Bible (Challoner Revision)
- OrthodoxBrenton Septuagint + King James Version (NT)
Other language translations - Protestant Bible
Language
- EnglishKing James Version (KJV)
- SpanishReina-Valera 1909 (RV1909)
- PortugueseBíblia Livre (BLIVRE)
- FrenchLouis Segond 1910 (LSG)
- ItalianDiodati 1885 (DIODATI1885)
- GermanLuther 1912 (LUT1912)
- PolishBiblia Gdańska 1881 (BG1881)
A note on coverage
Some traditions and languages do not yet have complete public-domain Bible coverage. Where a tradition-specific localized Bible text is not yet available, Sunday Bible Readings may fall back to the closest available public-domain text or English source text while preserving the same Scripture references and canon.
AI and Scripture
AI is never used as the source of Scripture text. Reflections, prayers, questions, and summaries may be generated or translated with AI, but Bible passages themselves are sourced from stored Bible text.