How it works
- Paste your text. Paste your manuscript or a verse list, or open a .txt file.
- See your results. The checker finds each Bible reference and compares your quotations with each publisher's free-use limits.
- Copy your notices. Get the copyright-page notices for the translations you quote, worded from each publisher's permissions page.
1. Paste your text
2. Your results
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Paste these onto your copyright page. Wording comes from each publisher's permissions page.
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Translations we check
Limits last verified Oct 26, 2026 from each publisher's own permissions page.
| Translation | Free-use limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NIV New International Version (2011) | Up to 500 verses; under 25% of your work; no more than half of any Bible book; not a complete Bible book; not in a commentary or reference work. | Zondervan (HarperCollins Christian Publishing) |
| NIRV New International Reader's Version | Up to 500 verses; under 25% of your work; no more than half of any Bible book; not a complete Bible book; not in a commentary or reference work. | Zondervan (HarperCollins Christian Publishing) |
| ESV English Standard Version | Up to 500 verses; under 25% of your work; no more than half of any Bible book; not a complete Bible book; not in a commentary or reference work. | Crossway |
| NKJV New King James Version | Up to 500 verses; no more than 25% of your work; no more than half of any Bible book; not a complete Bible book; not in a commentary or reference work. | Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins Christian Publishing) |
| ICB International Children's Bible | Up to 500 verses; no more than 25% of your work; no more than half of any Bible book; not a complete Bible book; not in a commentary or reference work. | Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins Christian Publishing) |
| NET NET Bible | Up to 500 verses; no more than 25% of your work; no more than half of any Bible book; not a complete Bible book; not in a commentary or reference work. | Thomas Nelson (commercial use) / Biblical Studies Press |
| NLT New Living Translation | Up to 500 verses; no more than 25% of your work; not a complete Bible book; not in a commentary or reference work. | Tyndale House Publishers |
| TLB The Living Bible | Up to 500 verses; no more than 25% of your work; not a complete Bible book. | Tyndale House Publishers |
| MSG The Message | Up to 500 verses; no more than 25% of your work; not a complete Bible book. | NavPress (represented by Tyndale House Publishers) |
| NASB New American Standard Bible | Up to 1,000 verses; no more than 50% of your work; not a complete Bible book. | The Lockman Foundation |
| AMP Amplified Bible (2015) | Up to 1,000 verses; no more than 50% of your work; not a complete Bible book. | The Lockman Foundation |
| AMPC Amplified Bible Classic (1987) | Up to 1,000 verses; no more than 50% of your work; not a complete Bible book. | The Lockman Foundation |
| CSB Christian Standard Bible | Up to 1,000 verses; no more than 50% of your work; not a complete Bible book. | Holman Bible Publishers (Lifeway) |
| KJV King James Version | Public domain in the U.S. No verse limit. | Public domain (in the U.S.) |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Scripture checker do?
It finds the Bible references in your manuscript, compares them with each translation publisher's free-use limits, and gives you copyright-page notices to paste in.
Who is it for?
Christian and faith authors, including devotional writers, Bible study authors, memoir writers, and ministry leaders.
Is it free and private?
Yes. It is free, runs in your browser, and your manuscript is never uploaded or saved.
Which translations does it check?
It checks NIV, NIRV, ESV, NKJV, ICB, NET, NLT, TLB, MSG, NASB, AMP, AMPC, CSB, KJV. Limits were last verified Oct 26, 2026 from each publisher's own permissions page.
Is this legal advice?
No. It estimates based on publishers' published guidelines, which can change. Confirm with the publisher before you print.