Bible Verse Widgets for Your iPhone Home Screen

An iPhone widget gives an app a small visible space on your Home Screen. For a Bible app, that space can offer a passage to notice during the day. What appears, and how often it changes, depends on the app and iOS.

What to look for in a Bible widget

Begin with readability. A short verse in a clear type size is often easier to take in than a long passage squeezed into a small area. Look for an identified translation and a reference so you can read the surrounding passage later.

Different apps offer different widget sizes and settings. Check the current app listing and the widget gallery on your own device before assuming that a particular style is available.

Find a place you will notice

Consider a Home Screen page you already use. Leave enough visual space around the widget to make the words easy to read. A widget can be a prompt to pause, but it does not have to appear on every screen to be useful.

Add an available widget

Install and open the relevant Bible app. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home Screen, use the Edit and Add Widget controls, then search for the app. Choose an available size and add it. Menu wording can vary with iOS versions.

Our step-by-step guide covers the process and common reasons a widget may not appear.

Scripture beyond the widget

A small excerpt is an invitation to read more. Use the reference to open the full passage and consider its context. You can also explore our daily Bible verse for a longer reflection.

Bible Verse Widget & Scripture is the app connected to this website. App previews here are illustrative; check the verified listing for current features once it is available.

Device instructions

For current system steps, see Apple’s guide to adding and editing widgets.