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Commands

Scriptura currently provides these core slash commands.

/verse​

Retrieve a specific Bible verse or passage.

Syntax​

/verse <reference> <translation?>

  • reference (required): The Bible verse or passage
  • translation (optional): Bible translation abbreviation (default: ESV)

Examples​

  • /verse Genesis 1:1
  • /verse Psalm 23
  • /verse Romans 8:1 NIV
  • /verse 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 NKJV

Output​

Scriptura returns:

  • The verse text
  • The reference
  • The translation used

/daily-verse​

Get the daily verse provided by Scriptura.

Syntax​

/daily-verse <translation?>

  • translation (optional): Bible translation abbreviation (default: ESV)

Examples​

  • /daily-verse
  • /daily-verse KJV

The daily verse is the same for all users on a given day, but the translation may vary.

/preferences​

Manage your personal display preferences for verse output.

Subcommands​

/preferences view​

View your current preferences.

/preferences reset​

Reset your preferences to defaults.

/preferences set​

Set one or more preference options.

Options​

Defaults are shown in parentheses.

  • footnotes (default: off)
  • headings (default: auto)
  • verse_nums (default: on)
  • line_by_line (default: auto)
  • translation (default: esv)

Examples​

  • /preferences view
  • /preferences reset
  • /preferences set footnotes on
  • /preferences set headings off
  • /preferences set verse_nums off
  • /preferences set line_by_line on
  • /preferences set translation nkjv

Command Notes​

  • Commands are case-insensitive
  • Extra whitespace is ignored
  • Translation abbreviations must be valid

If a verse or translation is not recognized, Scriptura will return a helpful error message.