Curious what your peers are reading? We were, so we crunched some numbers — a lot of numbers — to determine the most-read Bible verses on BibleGateway.com in every translation around the world.
We also looked at some bigger-picture statistics: the most popular books (spoiler: it's the Psalms — by a lot), chapters, and other details.
The results might surprise you! |
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Bible Gateway recently had the privilege of sitting down with bestselling British/Nigerian Bible illustrator and teacher Siku for a wide-ranging discussion about his new work, Bible Origins: The Underground Story — a graphic Bible that tells the story of the letter carriers who risked torture, imprisonment, and death to carry the Gospel across the Roman empire — plus his thoughts on art, Biblical history, and his favorite Bible verse. |
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Bible News The latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news |
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December 10 — In a story seemingly straight out of Hollywood, nuns in a Spanish convent have been excommunicated by the Vatican on allegations of financial mismanagement (or even fraud), fascist sympathizing, and ecclesial rebellion. The nuns, for their part, accuse the Vatican of dereliction of duty, saying they received no assistance to deal with economic instability, property disrepair, and demonic persecution. (New York Times, paywalled) |
| December 10 — In Italy, the battle lines of the "War on Christmas" look very different than they do in the U.S. Many evangelicals in the country reject the holiday, viewing it as unbiblical and hypocritical. This stance is more common among older generations, while younger evangelicals increasingly see value in the holiday's familial and community aspects — as well as opportunities for evangelism. (Christianity Today) |
| December 11 — Churches in China are adapting their Christmas celebrations in various ways due to tightening government regulations. Many churches have shifted from large events to smaller, more intimate gatherings, focusing on liturgical traditions and personal evangelism. Some churches have also questioned the holiday's pagan roots, while a few continue to hold large events despite government pressure. (Christianity Today) |
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Do you have a favorite name of Jesus? GRAMMY nominated Christian musician Matthew West does: Prince of Peace.
"When I say it these days," he writes, "I just feel like I'm exhaling the trouble and anxiety of my life and allowing my heart to be pointed to a humble King who graciously promises the gift of peace, not in some far-off future, but right now in this very moment — in this very Christmas season."
If you're feeling overwhelmed this Christmas season, Jesus is calling you home: be still and trust in him. |
| Sometimes known as the "social justice prophet," Amos urges Israel to return to worshiping God — not through sacrifices and festivals, but by redistributing wealth to the poor and caring for the innocent. Here's your quick reference guide to the book, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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Praying through Loneliness |
In a season of loneliness? Take comfort in the stories of women who share their own honest experiences of feeling isolated, struggling to find friends, and still finding a meaningful way through. Spend the next 90 days with come-alongside friends and the God who has said from the beginning that it is not good for us to be alone; let them lift your burden of loneliness. |
| The Prayer Bible guides you in praying the life-giving Word of God. Each of the Bible's 1,189 chapters offers a prayer prompt, so you can engage the arc of Scripture through prayer. With a total of 1,200 prayer prompts, and as part of the Abide Bible editions, The Prayer Bible enables you to experience the depth and everyday meaning of every chapter of the Bible. |
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