This template is used to provide sources forBible verse references. When using this template, be aware of theprevailing consensus on the use of religious texts as sources on Wikipedia.
Usage
Code format:
{{Bibleverse|Bible book name|c:v–c:v|version|text|nobook=|wlink=|multi=}}
Optional parameters
This template has four optional parameters:
(fourth parameter) - providing a fourth (unnamed) parameter will show specific text instead of the book/chapter information
nobook - When set to "yes", will omit the book from the link.{{bibleverse-nb}} can also be used for this feature.
wlink - When set to "yes", will wikilink the book name.{{bibleverse-lb}} can also be used for this feature.
multi - When set to "yes", allows for multiple books/chapters to be viewed onBibleGateway. See#Examples for use cases
Note in the above that when|multi=yes, the entire search term is in the first parameter.
List of versions
The following table holds a list of available Bible versions and the external sites used by the template to link them. If no version is supplied, the default source is theNew Revised Standard Version on theoremus bible browserunless|multi=yes, in which case the version will be provided byBibleGateway based on the best match to its search function. Versions not on this list can be used, which will use BibleGateway's repository.
A template to generate a link to selected Bible editions at several sites including biblegateway.com. This template will create a link with the name of the book and the specified chapter and verse, range(s) of chapter(s) and verse(s), or entire chapter. Add |nobook=yes to create a link without the book name in the anchor text of the link.
The chapter and verse, range(s) of chapter(s) and verse(s), or entire chapter to be cited (for example: '5:4', '1:1–2', '21:1–24:7', '1:2–3; 13:10', '6').
String
required
Source
3
The edition to be cited. Given in common abbreviations (for example, 'KJV', 'NIV', 'ESV', 'NASB', 'HE'). Default is 'NRSV'.
String
optional
Text
4
Alternate text to be shown in place of the book/chapter information.
String
optional
No book
nobook
If set to 'yes' will omit the book from the link.
String
optional
Wikilink
wlink
If set to 'yes' will add a wikilink to the book name.
String
optional
Multiple verses
multi
Set to 'yes' to allow for multiple chapters/verses to be shown in the results.
