YouVersion Suggest: look up Bible references quickly and easily

[caleb531]

What does it do?

 

 

 

 

YouVersion Suggest is a workflow which allows you to search across the YouVersion Bible for any verse, chapter, or book (in any version).

 

 

 

 

 

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Why do I want it?

 

 

 

 

 

I created YouVersion Suggest because I wanted to great simplify the effort required to look up any Bible reference (be it a verse or chapter or book in a particular version). As a believer in Christ, I think that quick and easy access to Scripture is important, and so that's exactly what I've tried to do.

 

 

 

 

 

How does it work?

 

 

 

 

 

Type the yv keyword in Alfred, followed by a space and a phrase representing the bible reference you wish to find. The phrase can be part of a book name, chapter, verse, or range of verses. You may also include an optional version (translation) at the end of your query. As you type, YouVersion Suggest will display a list of suggestions matching your query.

 

 

 

 

 

Examples

 

 

 

 

 

'luke' => Luke

 

 

'eph 3' => Ephesians 3

 

 

'1t3e' => 1 Thessalonians 3 (ESV), 1 Timothy 3 (ESV)

 

 

'mat 6:34 nlt' => Matthew 6:34 (NLT)

 

 

'1 co 13.4-7' => 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

 

 

 

 

 

What versions/translations are available?

 

 

 

 

 

Currently, English is the only supported language, but the following versions are all supported:

 

 

 

 

 

AMP, ASV, BOOKS, CEB, CEV, CEV, CEVUK, CPDV, DARBY, DRA, ESV, ERV, GNB, GNBDC, GNBDK, GNT, GNTD, GWT, HCSB, ISR98, KJV, LEB, MSG, NIV, NIVUK, NLT, NET, NKJV, NCV, NASB, NABRE, NIRV, OJB, RV1885, TLV, WEB

 

 

 

 

 

YouVersion Suggest uses NIV as the default translation, but of course, you can easily specify your preferred version when searching.

 

 

 

 

 

Where can I download it?

 

 

 

 

 

You can download the latest version from GitHub. I hope you like it!

 

Edited August 4, 2023 by caleb531
Updating link to workflow homepage on GitHub

[trvsg]

This is awesome!  Thanks Caleb!

 

I would love to see a mod key (maybe opt) to copy verse or chapter to the clipboard.

[caleb531]

This is awesome!  Thanks Caleb!

 

I would love to see a mod key (maybe opt) to copy verse or chapter to the clipboard.

 

I actually did add that functionality at one point. However, the logic was rather complicated and unreliable, so I removed the feature.

[DRM]

If you enjoy studying the Bible this is a FANTASTIC resource.  You can search for any word or phrase and get results instantly showing ever verse in the Bible where that word is used. Truly an awesome workflow!

 

Caleb, You are a genius. This Thank you for creating You Version Suggest. What a brilliant tool - I use it all the time. This is by far the best Bible workflow ever made. Thanks a bunch!

 

 

 

 

 

[kiddokay]

Hi Caleb!

 

Thanks for adding Dutch! If you could add copying the verse reference to the clipboard that would absolutely great. pl

 

Fokke

[seamush]

Thank you Caleb. Very well done! 

[milopus]

would it be possible to add other languages to this like Thai?

 

[derBingle]

This is such a timesaver when creating sermon notes + visual media for a church service. Mad props. 

Edited April 10, 2017 by derBingle

[Terminal]

By far the best Bible workflow. Very thankful for this.  

[forgetfulfellow]

This still works great, thanks @caleb531!

[Praxder]

I'm loving this workflow! Thanks Caleb!

[GatorMapi]

On 2/17/2015 at 12:34 PM, caleb531 said:

You can download the latest version from Packal. I hope you like it!

 

 

 

Hey what happened to the workflow? I'm getting a 404 error.

[GatorMapi]

It's not on github but you can download it from Packal

 

http://www.packal.org/workflow/youversion-suggest

[Vero]

Quick link to the latest release, which has been updated to work with Python 3:

https://github.com/caleb531/youversion-suggest-alfred/releases

 

Update based on @caleb531's tweet this weekend