All 66 Books of the Bible
Every book of the King James Version, organized by testament and category. Tap any book to explore its themes, summary, and chapters — or jump straight into reading.
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Genesis
The beginning of everything — creation, fall, flood, and God choosing a family to bless the world.
Exodus
God rescues His people from slavery and makes a covenant with them at Sinai.
Leviticus
The holiness manual — how sinful people can live in the presence of a holy God.
Numbers
Israel wanders 40 years because of unbelief — but God remains faithful.
Deuteronomy
Moses' farewell — choose life or death, blessing or curse.
Old Testament · History
Joshua
Israel finally enters the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership.
Judges
A dark cycle — Israel rebels, suffers, cries out, and God raises a deliverer. Repeat.
Ruth
A beautiful story of loyalty, redemption, and how a Moabite woman enters the line of Christ.
1 Samuel
From the last judge to the first king — Israel demands a king and gets Saul, then David.
2 Samuel
David's reign — triumph, sin, consequences, and God's unbreakable covenant.
1 Kings
Solomon builds the temple, then the kingdom splits. Elijah battles Baal.
2 Kings
Both kingdoms fall — Israel to Assyria, Judah to Babylon. The consequences of disobedience.
1 Chronicles
David's story retold — emphasizing worship, the temple, and God's faithfulness.
2 Chronicles
The temple rises and falls. When kings seek God, the nation thrives.
Ezra
The exiles return and rebuild the temple — spiritual renewal after captivity.
Nehemiah
Nehemiah rebuilds Jerusalem's walls in 52 days against fierce opposition.
Esther
God's name isn't mentioned, but His fingerprints are everywhere — a queen saves her people.
Old Testament · Wisdom
Job
Why do the righteous suffer? Job wrestles with God and discovers who God really is.
Psalms
The prayer book of the Bible — every human emotion expressed to God.
Proverbs
Practical wisdom for daily life — the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
Ecclesiastes
Everything is meaningless... unless God is at the center.
Song of Solomon
A celebration of love — human intimacy as God designed it.
Old Testament · Major Prophets
Isaiah
The gospel in the Old Testament — judgment, then a suffering servant who saves the world.
Jeremiah
The weeping prophet warns Judah for 40 years, but promises a new covenant.
Lamentations
Grief over Jerusalem's destruction — yet "His mercies are new every morning."
Ezekiel
Wild visions, dry bones coming alive, and a future temple — God's glory will return.
Daniel
Faith under fire — lions' dens, furnaces, and apocalyptic visions of God's kingdom.
Old Testament · Minor Prophets
Hosea
God tells a prophet to marry an unfaithful woman — to show how He loves unfaithful Israel.
Joel
"I will restore the years the locusts have eaten" — judgment, then outpouring of the Spirit.
Amos
A farmer calls out injustice — God demands justice, not empty religion.
Obadiah
The shortest OT book — pride goes before destruction (looking at you, Edom).
Jonah
A prophet runs from God and learns that God's mercy extends even to enemies.
Micah
What does God require? Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly.
Nahum
Nineveh's second chance is over — God's patience has limits.
Habakkuk
"How long, O Lord?" A prophet questions God and learns to trust anyway.
Zephaniah
The Day of the Lord is coming — but God will save a humble remnant.
Haggai
"Consider your ways" — stop building your houses and rebuild God's temple.
Zechariah
Messianic visions — a king riding a donkey, 30 pieces of silver, a pierced savior.
Malachi
The last OT word — God still loves you, but a messenger is coming to prepare the way.
New Testament · Gospels
Matthew
Jesus is the promised King — written for Jews, fulfilling every prophecy.
Mark
Action-packed — Jesus the servant, always moving, always healing, always heading to the cross.
Luke
Jesus for everyone — the outsiders, the poor, the women, the Gentiles. Nobody excluded.
John
The theological gospel — Jesus is God in flesh, and believing in Him gives eternal life.
New Testament · History
New Testament · Paul's Letters
Romans
The theological masterpiece — sin, grace, faith, freedom, and God's plan for all people.
1 Corinthians
A messy church gets practical guidance — unity, love, gifts, and resurrection.
2 Corinthians
Paul's most personal letter — weakness becomes strength, suffering produces glory.
Galatians
Freedom! You're saved by grace through faith, not by following rules.
Ephesians
The big picture — chosen, redeemed, sealed, and seated with Christ. Now live like it.
Philippians
Joy from a prison cell — rejoice always, in every circumstance.
Colossians
Christ is supreme over everything — don't add anything to Him.
1 Thessalonians
Live ready — Jesus is coming back, so encourage each other.
2 Thessalonians
Don't panic about the end times — stand firm and keep working.
1 Timothy
Paul mentors a young pastor — guard the truth, lead with integrity.
2 Timothy
Paul's last letter — finish the race, keep the faith, pass the torch.
Titus
Sound doctrine produces godly living — grace teaches us to say no to ungodliness.
Philemon
A runaway slave returns — Paul asks a master to receive him as a brother.
New Testament · General Letters
Hebrews
Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, sacrifices. Don't go back.
James
Faith without works is dead — practical Christianity that shows up in daily life.
1 Peter
Suffering is temporary, glory is eternal — stand firm under pressure.
2 Peter
Watch out for false teachers — grow in knowledge, the Day is coming.
1 John
God is love, God is light — if you know Him, you'll love others.
2 John
Walk in truth and love — but don't welcome false teachers.
3 John
Support the faithful workers, reject the power-hungry.
Jude
Contend for the faith — false teachers have crept in, but God keeps you from falling.