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The free desktop Bible for Mac, Windows and Linux
Read, compare and study Scripture in a calm, fast app. Five translations, 338,557 cross-references and the Greek and Hebrew behind every verse, in your browser or offline on your computer.
Free for Mac, Windows and Linux
Everything you need to study a passage
Built for reading first, with the study tools one click away instead of in the way.
Compare translations
Line translations up side by side or verse by verse. Words that differ are underlined, so every change stands out.
338,557 cross-references
Every verse links to related passages from OpenBible.info, ranked by readers' votes, with the text right there.
Greek and Hebrew
See the original words of each verse with transliteration, Strong's numbers, grammar and a full lexicon entry.
Search and jump
Type “jn 3 16” or “ps 23” to go straight there, or search the whole Bible, with quotes for an exact phrase.
Notes, highlights, bookmarks
Highlight in colour, write notes on any verse, bookmark what matters and export it all as Markdown.
Why download the desktop app
The web version has the same reading and study tools. The desktop app adds what a browser can't promise: it works anywhere, and your notes are safely yours.
Desktop app
In the browser
Without internet
Works fully offline. Every translation, cross-reference and lexicon is on your computer.
Needs a connection
Your notes
Saved to a file on your computer
Kept in browser storage, which can be erased
More translations
Add your own from MyBible modules
The five included translations
Workspace
Its own window, native menus and keyboard shortcuts
A browser tab
Updates
Updates itself, and asks first
Always the latest
Price
Free
Free
Five translations included, and room for more
All in the public domain and all available offline in the desktop app.
- KJVKing James Version1769
- WEBWorld English Bible, with footnotes2000
- ASVAmerican Standard Version1901
- BSBBerean Standard Bible2016
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation1898
In the desktop app, choose File › Add Translation… to import another translation from a MyBible module (.SQLite3). Imported translations stay on your computer.
Download nxtbible
Free for Mac, Windows and Linux.
Mac
For Macs with Apple silicon (M1 or later). Signed and notarized by Apple, so it opens with a double-click.
Download for MacWindows
For 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. If SmartScreen warns about the installer, choose More info › Run anyway.
Download for WindowsLinux
An AppImage for 64-bit Linux. Make it executable, run it, and it keeps itself up to date.
Download for LinuxQuestions
Is nxtbible free?
Yes. nxtbible is free to download and to use in the browser, with no account, ads or subscription. The included translations are in the public domain.
Does it work offline?
The desktop app works fully offline: every translation, cross-reference and lexicon entry is stored on your computer. The web version needs an internet connection.
Where are my notes saved?
In the desktop app, notes, highlights and bookmarks are saved to a file on your computer. In the browser they are kept in that browser's site storage, which is erased if you clear your browsing data and can be removed by the browser itself, so export them regularly or use the desktop app.
Which Bible translations are included?
The King James Version (KJV), World English Bible (WEB) with footnotes, American Standard Version (ASV), Berean Standard Bible (BSB) and Young's Literal Translation (YLT). The desktop app can also import other translations from MyBible modules.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. The web version has a layout made for phones, and you can add it to your home screen. The downloadable app is for Mac, Windows and Linux.
Is my data private?
nxtbible has no accounts and no analytics. Your notes stay on your device and are never uploaded. The desktop app only goes online to check for updates. Read the full privacy policy.
Made by an independent developer
nxtbible is designed, built and maintained by Tymofii Matviiv (@0xt1m). It's free, with no ads and no tracking, and it stays that way thanks to the people who support it.
If nxtbible helps your reading, a coffee goes a long way toward new features and translations.