Read the verse below, then name its reference. Change the difficulty and translation above any time.
Bible Reference Quiz
Read the verse — can you name where it's found?
How the quiz works
How does the Bible Reference Quiz work?
Read the verse shown, then identify where it's found. You choose how much to name: just the book; the book + chapter; the book + chapter + verse; or the full reference typed in yourself. You can quiz on the Old Testament, the New Testament, or both.
Which Bible translation does the quiz use?
You choose: NIV (default), NLT, ESV, CSB, or KJV. The reference is the same regardless of translation, so you can switch freely to read in the one you know best.
What does the hint button do?
Stuck? The hint reveals the next part of the answer — first the book, then the chapter, then the verse. Verses you answer with a hint still show as correct, but they don't add to your streak.
Is my progress saved?
Your settings and your best streak are stored locally in your browser, so they're remembered next time. Nothing is sent anywhere, and no account is needed.
About this quiz
Why memorize where verses are found?
Knowing not just what Scripture says but where it's written helps you find it again, share it with others, and study it in context. This quiz turns that into a quick, low-pressure game — a verse appears, and you place it.
Start by naming just the book to get a feel for where things are, then work your way up to typing full references from memory. Switch translations to practice in the wording you read most.
Part of a family of Bible tools
This quiz is a companion to Bible Reading Progress, a calculator that tracks how far you've read, and the Bible Translation Project.