# Bible API MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Bible API lets your AI agent search, audit, and retrieve scripture from hundreds of global translations. It connects your agent to the American Bible Society's data so you can perform deep theological research, verify verses, and manage devotionals without switching between different portals or manual search engines. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ss5Hhsbozj5g5eE3sqMDQRLhagSFEpGVs4recPet/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** scripture, theology, text-search, multilingual, data-retrieval ## Description Imagine you're deep into a research project and need to see how a specific phrase appears across five different translations. Instead of opening multiple tabs and scrolling through websites, you just ask your agent. This Connector pulls that data instantly. It gives your AI the ability to act like a real-time biblical consultant. You can ask it to find every instance of a keyword in a specific version, pull the full text of a chapter, or even list every book in a particular translation to see how it's organized. It handles the heavy lifting of navigating complex metadata so you can stay focused on your analysis. Whether you're drafting a sermon, writing a book, or just curious about a specific verse, this connection ensures your agent stays grounded in official, historically accurate text. You can find this and thousands of other tools in the Vinkius catalog to build out your specific research stack. ## Tools ### get_bible_details Get specific metadata and descriptions for a particular Bible version. This helps you identify the best source for your research. ### get_bible_chapter Pull the full text of an entire chapter for easy reading. It's useful for getting a complete overview of a passage. ### get_bible_verse Retrieve the exact text of a single verse using its unique identifier. This ensures you have the precise wording every time. ### list_bibles See a full list of all available Bible versions and languages. Use this to explore the variety of translations available. ### list_bible_books See every book included in a specific Bible translation. This helps you understand the organizational structure of the canon. ### search_bible_text Find specific keywords or phrases across a chosen Bible version. It returns cleaned text results for your search. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find every instance of 'faith' in the New Testament using the NIV. ``` **Response:** ``` I found 42 instances of 'faith' in the New Testament in the NIV. Here are a few notable ones: * **Hebrews 11:1** * **Galatians 5:1** Would you like me to pull the full text for any of these results? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What are some Portuguese Bible versions available? ``` **Response:** ``` I found over 10 Portuguese versions. Here are some popular ones: | Version Name | ID | | :--- | :--- | | Almeida Corrigida Fiel | de4e12af7f895f10-01 | | Nova Versão Internacional | de4e12af7f895f10-02 | Let me know if you'd like to see the details for any of these. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the first chapter of Genesis from the King James Version. ``` **Response:** ``` Here is the full text of Genesis 1 from the KJV: **Chapter 1** In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep... ``` ## Capabilities ### Search keywords across versions Find specific phrases or words across multiple Bible translations instantly. ### Retrieve full chapters Get the complete text of any chapter for deep reading or study. ### Pull specific verse text Fetch the exact wording of a single verse using its unique identifier. ### List all Bible translations See a comprehensive list of available versions and languages. ### Get version metadata Retrieve official descriptions and abbreviations for various Bible versions. ### View canon structures See every book included in a specific translation to understand its organization. ## Use Cases ### Verifying a quote A writer wants to check if a quote is accurate. They ask the agent to find the verse in the KJV and show the surrounding context using get_bible_verse. ### Sermon prep A pastor needs to see where grace appears in the New Testament. The agent scans the text and lists the chapters using search_bible_text. ### Translation comparison A scholar wants to see how a verse differs in Portuguese. The agent pulls the text from three different Portuguese versions using get_bible_verse. ### Curriculum building An educator needs a list of all books in a specific version to organize a study plan. The agent retrieves the full list using list_bible_books. ## Benefits - Stop manual searching by using search_bible_text to find keywords across many versions instantly. - Ensure accuracy for your content by using get_bible_verse to pull exact, official wording every time. - Save time on research by using list_bibles to quickly identify the best translation for your specific language needs. - Understand canon structures better by using list_bible_books to see how different versions organize their content. - Get deeper context for your work by using get_bible_details to see official descriptions and abbreviations. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a direct line to official scripture data without manual searching. 1. Subscribe to the Bible API MCP on Vinkius. 2. Add your API.Bible key to your agent's configuration. 3. Ask your AI client to find verses, search text, or list translations. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Bible API find specific verses for me?** Yes, it lets your agent pull the exact text of any verse using its unique identifier. This means you don't have to scroll through a website to find the right passage. **Does this Connector support different languages?** Yes, it includes hundreds of versions across dozens of languages. You can ask your agent to list versions for a specific language like Portuguese or Spanish. **Is it good for theological research?** It's great for research because it gives you access to official, historically accurate translations. You can compare different versions to see linguistic nuances. **Can I get the text of a whole chapter?** Your agent can retrieve the entire content of a specific chapter instantly. This is helpful for reading a full section without clicking through multiple pages. **Is the data from an official source?** Yes, it connects to the American Bible Society's API, which provides high-quality, authoritative scripture data. **Can I search for keywords across different versions?** You can ask your agent to search for a specific phrase or word across various translations. It will return the cleaned text and metadata for those results. **How do I find my Bible API Key?** Sign up at the [**API.Bible developer portal**](https://scripture.api.bible/signup), create a new application, and you will find your API Key on the application details page. Copy and paste it below. **Are there different languages supported?** Yes. The API provides access to hundreds of Bible versions in dozens of languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and many others. **Can the agent show verses from specific versions?** Yes. Most tools require a `bibleId`. Use the `list_bibles` tool to identify the correct ID for the version you wish to audit.