Chapter by chapter
Bible Chapters Explained
Some Bible chapters are searched for again and again, because they carry so much: Genesis 1, Psalm 23, Isaiah 53, John 3, Romans 8, First Corinthians 13, Revelation 21. Here is a plain-language explanation of each one, with real key verses, the main point, and how every chapter points to Jesus. Pick any chapter below to begin.
Looking for something else? See the meaning of all 150 Psalms, the summaries of all 66 books, or read the Bible for yourself.
History, Psalms and Wisdom
The Prophets
The Gospels
Acts and the Letters
Revelation
Explore every chapter, book by book
A plain-language meaning and summary for all 1,000-plus chapters, each one showing how the chapter points to Jesus. Open any book to begin.
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