Bible MCP Server
Model Context Protocol Server for Bible Content
🚀 Quick Start
For AI Clients
Configure your AI client to use the MCP server URL:
https://patrickstuart.com/api/mcp/server The server provides 4 Bible tools automatically
Start asking Bible-related questions!
For Developers
Test the server locally:
npm run test:mcp Use the interactive test page:
/mcp-test Check server health:
/api/mcp/health 📚 Available Bible Tools
get_bible_verse
Get a specific Bible verse by translation, book, chapter, and verse number.
Parameters:
- translation: Bible translation (KJV, NIV, ESV, etc.)
- book: Book name (Genesis, John, Revelation, etc.)
- chapter: Chapter number
- verse: Verse number
Example:
"Get John 3:16 in KJV" get_bible_chapter
Get an entire Bible chapter by translation, book, and chapter number.
Parameters:
- translation: Bible translation (KJV, NIV, ESV, etc.)
- book: Book name (Genesis, John, Revelation, etc.)
- chapter: Chapter number
Example:
"Get Genesis chapter 1 in NIV" search_bible
Search for text across the Bible in a specific translation.
Parameters:
- translation: Bible translation to search in
- query: Search term or phrase to find
- limit: Maximum number of results (1-50, default: 10)
Example:
"Search for 'love' in KJV, limit to 5 results" get_bible_translations
Get a list of all available Bible translations.
Parameters:
- None: No parameters required
Example:
"What Bible translations are available?" 🌐 Supported Bible Translations
The MCP server provides access to 29 Bible translations including popular versions and specialized translations.
🤖 AI Integration Examples
Claude Integration
Configure Claude to use the Bible MCP server for enhanced Bible study capabilities.
Configuration:
MCP Server URL: https://patrickstuart.com/api/mcp/server
Tools: get_bible_verse, get_bible_chapter, search_bible, get_bible_translations ChatGPT Integration
Enable ChatGPT to access comprehensive Bible content through the MCP server.
Use Cases:
- • Bible verse lookups and cross-references
- • Chapter-by-chapter Bible study
- • Text search across multiple translations
- • Comparative analysis between translations
Custom AI Applications
Build custom AI applications that leverage the Bible MCP server for specialized use cases.
Applications:
- • Bible study assistants
- • Sermon preparation tools
- • Religious education platforms
- • Theological research applications
💡 Usage Examples
Basic Verse Lookup
User: "What does John 3:16 say in the KJV?"
AI: Uses get_bible_verse tool to retrieve the verse
Response: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Chapter Study
User: "Can you show me Genesis chapter 1 in the NIV?"
AI: Uses get_bible_chapter tool to retrieve the entire chapter
Response: Provides the complete Genesis 1 chapter with verse-by-verse breakdown
Text Search
User: "Find all verses about love in the KJV"
AI: Uses search_bible tool to find relevant verses
Response: Returns multiple verses containing "love" with context and references
Translation Comparison
User: "Compare John 3:16 in KJV and NIV"
AI: Uses get_bible_verse tool for both translations
Response: Shows both translations side-by-side for comparison
🔧 Technical Details
Protocol Compliance
- ✅ JSON-RPC 2.0 compliant
- ✅ MCP protocol version 2024-11-05
- ✅ Proper error handling and responses
- ✅ Tool discovery and schema validation
Performance
- ⚡ < 500ms response time for verse lookups
- ⚡ < 2 seconds for complex searches
- ⚡ In-memory caching for optimal performance
- ⚡ 99.9% uptime with health monitoring
API Endpoints
POST /api/mcp/server Main MCP protocol endpoint GET /api/mcp/health Server health check GET /mcp-test Interactive test interface🚀 Ready to Get Started?
Your Bible MCP server is production-ready and fully compatible with AI clients. Start integrating today!