Bible references
Bible references link Scripture passages to your note: a single verse, a range, or a whole chapter, with an optional comment. They can attach at note level or to a specific section.
This guide covers adding from the editor, from Search, reading the passage, and offline behavior.
→ Sections and parts · Bible search
Where is the “Bible references” block?
Section titled “Where is the “Bible references” block?”| Placement | In editor | In read (Library) |
|---|---|---|
| Note level | Above Sections | In the note, before sections |
| Section level | Bottom of each expanded section | Under section content |
Empty state: No references yet — Add button (+ icon).
Add a reference from the editor
Section titled “Add a reference from the editor”- Open the note in edit (draft).
- Find Bible references (book icon).
- Tap Add.
- The Add a reference sheet opens.
Pick the passage
Section titled “Pick the passage”| Step | UI |
|---|---|
| 1. Book | List with search (Search for a book), filters All / OT / NT |
| 2. Chapter | Number grid (after selecting a book) |
| 3. Type | Verses or Whole chapter segment |
| 4. Verses (if Verses) | Start verse and End verse (optional) — range or single verse |
| 5. Comment | Comment (optional) — e.g. “Sermon main text” |
| 6. Save | Save |
Whole chapter: choose Whole chapter — start/end fields hide; the reference covers the full chapter.
Single verse: fill start verse only (leave end empty).
The reference appears in the list with its label (e.g. John 3:16 or a formatted range).
Edit or delete a reference
Section titled “Edit or delete a reference”Each row in edit mode:
| Icon | Action | Tooltip |
|---|---|---|
| ⋮⋮ handle | Drag to reorder | Drag to reorder |
| Tap row | Open passage text | Show passage text |
| Document | Edit reference (book, chapter, verses) | Edit reference |
| Pencil | Edit comment only | Edit comment |
| Trash | Delete | Delete |
Delete dialog:
Delete this Bible reference?
You can add it again later if needed.
Reorder failure: Could not reorder references.
Read the Bible passage
Section titled “Read the Bible passage”- Tap a reference (edit or Read).
- A sheet opens with the passage text (translation / version as available).
| Situation | Message |
|---|---|
| Loading | Loading passage… |
| No network | Connection required to show this passage. |
| Error | Could not show this passage. |
| Fallback translation | Alternative translation may appear |
Add from the Search tab
Section titled “Add from the Search tab”Typical flow after finding a verse:
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Search tab → browse or find a passage (reference, keyword, theme…).
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On the result, tap Add to a note (not Add to journal if you target a note).
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Scripvio lists draft notes only.
If empty: No draft notes. Create one from the Create tab.
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Pick the target note.
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Verse placement sheet:
- Choose whether the reference attaches to the whole note or one of its sections.
- Reference: verse reminder;
- Target: Note level (References attached to the note, outside section blocks.) or a listed section;
- no sections: No sections yet — the verse will be attached at note level.
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Tap Add verse → Verse added confirmation.
The verse appears under Bible references at the right level.
→ Reuse in notes and journal · Search by reference
Note level vs section level
Section titled “Note level vs section level”| Level | When to use |
|---|---|
| Note | Service theme, main reading, “global” verses |
| Section | Passage discussed in that part of the sermon (e.g. “Application” → Romans 12:1-2) |
In Search, you choose at Verse placement. In the editor, the block is already in the right place (note or section footer).
Sync badges
Section titled “Sync badges”References created or edited offline may show an icon until sync:
| Icon / tooltip | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cloud / upload | Waiting to sync |
| Spinning | Syncing… |
| Error | Sync failed — still saved on this device |
After successful sync, references align with the server and other devices (when the note is synced).
Offline: structured references
Section titled “Offline: structured references”Without downloaded Bible metadata (books / chapters), structured add from the editor may be blocked:
Bible data unavailable
Without downloaded Bible metadata, structured references cannot be added offline. Type the passage in the note or section text for now, then add a structured reference once online.
| Action | Offline (no metadata) |
|---|---|
| Book / chapter / verse sheet | Blocked or limited |
| Quote passage in section content or comment | Always possible |
| Search → add to note | Usually needs network for the full flow |
| Read passage text | Connection required to show this passage. |
Reading a published note
Section titled “Reading a published note”Library → Read:
- note-level references: dedicated card (read-only);
- section references: under each section, like in edit.
Tap a row to open the passage (when online). Comment shows under the reference when set.
Publish and PDF
Section titled “Publish and PDF”| Status | References |
|---|---|
| Draft | Full edit (add, order, delete) |
| Published | Visible in read and included in PDF export |
| Fix | New version → edit references in draft → Publish |
→ Export PDF · Draft and publish
Usage examples
Section titled “Usage examples”| Need | Suggested approach |
|---|---|
| Remember the reading at church | Search → verse → Add to a note → note level |
| Comment a passage in sermon point 3 | Reference on section “Point 3” |
| Cite a whole chapter (Psalm 23) | Add → book → chapter → Whole chapter |
| “John 3:16” + explanation | Structured reference + comment |
Frequently asked questions
Section titled “Frequently asked questions”Why is “Add to a note” missing or disabled?
You may not be on a draft, or no draft note exists — create one via Create.
Can I add the same verse twice?
Yes (e.g. note + section, or different comments); avoid useless duplicates.
Is end verse required?
No — optional for a range (start only = one verse).
Do references follow section order?
Order within each list (note or section) is what you set by drag-and-drop; independent of section order.
Related guides
Section titled “Related guides”| Topic | Link |
|---|---|
| Structure the note | Sections and parts |
| Search | Bible search |
| Edit published note | Edit a note |
| FAQ | Notes, journal, library |
Last core Notes page: Export PDF and share.