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 6 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?" get_bible_passage
Get a range of Bible verses with optional surrounding context. More efficient than multiple get_bible_verse calls for consecutive verses.
Parameters:
- translation: Bible translation (KJV, NIV, ESV, etc.)
- book: Book name (Genesis, John, Revelation, etc.)
- chapter: Chapter number
- verse_start: First verse in the range
- verse_end: Last verse in the range (optional, defaults to verse_start)
- context_verses: Surrounding context verses 0-5 (optional, default: 0)
Example:
"Get John 3:16-18 in KJV with 2 verses of context" get_cross_references
Get cross-references for a specific Bible verse — related passages that illuminate meaning, show parallels, or provide theological context. Includes 30,000+ cross-reference entries.
Parameters:
- translation: Bible translation for fetching cross-ref verse text
- book: Book name (Genesis, John, Revelation, etc.)
- chapter: Chapter number
- verse: Verse number
- limit: Max results 1-25 (optional, default: 10)
- include_text: Include verse text for each ref (optional, default: true)
Example:
"Show cross-references for Romans 8:28" 🌐 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, get_bible_passage, get_cross_references ChatGPT Integration
Enable ChatGPT to access comprehensive Bible content through the MCP server.
Use Cases:
- • Bible verse lookups and passage ranges
- • Cross-reference study with 30,000+ entries
- • 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
Passage with Context
User: "Show me John 3:16-18 with 2 verses of surrounding context"
AI: Uses get_bible_passage tool with context_verses=2
Response: Returns John 3:16-18 with verses 14-15 before and 19-20 after, clearly separated
Cross-Reference Study
User: "What verses are related to Romans 8:28?"
AI: Uses get_cross_references tool to find related passages
Response: Returns related passages like Genesis 50:20, Jeremiah 24:5-7 with full verse text for deeper Bible study
🔧 Technical Details
Protocol Compliance
- ✅ JSON-RPC 2.0 compliant
- ✅ MCP protocol version 2024-11-05
- ✅ HTTP POST + SSE transports
- ✅ 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/sse SSE transport (Server-Sent Events for streaming) 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!