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January 7, 2013

Web's Most Popular Bible Verses Match Up—Except John 3:16

Lists from YouVersion, Bible Gateway, and King James Bible Online are surprisingly similar.

Melissa Steffan

What Bible verse was the most popular in 2012? It depends (somewhat) on where you search.

According to King James Bible Online, the most popular Bible passage of 2012 was Psalm 23:4—“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”

Two of the most popular online Bibles, Bible Gateway and YouVersion, have not yet released their lists of the most-popular verses of 2012. However, many of the verses on the King James's 2012 list appeared on Bible Gateway and YouVersion lists in 2011.

One noticeable exception? YouVersion users didn't overwhelmingly bookmark John 3:16. (The popular passage ranks within the top 3 verses of each of the other sites.)

Bible Gateway's most popular passage of 2011 was Jeremiah 29:11—"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (NIV).'"

YouVersion's most bookmarked verse in 2011 was Philippians 4:6—"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (NIV)."

CT noted the Bible verses most quoted on Twitter and Facebook after the death of Osama bin Laden.

CT also reported on Zondervan's purchase of Bible Gateway, as well as YouVersion's "volunteer army" and how mobile apps help Christians better engage the Bible.

posted by Melissa Steffan | Comments (2)

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I would think that Matthew 7:1 is by far the most popular Bible verse. Mostly quoted without the book, chapter and verse reference.

Posted By: Basil | January 7, 2013 9:50 AM

The all content to this article is important, all Christian must know this. All Bible verse is words of God. Thank you.

Posted By: Kenia Thompson | March 5, 2013 7:41 PM

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