Example: (John 3:16 Abbreviate longer book names in your parenthetical citation. A handy table of abbreviations used in APA style can be found at https://www. apu. edu/live_data/files/288/citing_the_bible. pdf.

Example: (John 3:16 New Revised Standard Version).

For example, if you were comparing the language used in different translations, you would need to include each of the different versions in the parenthetical citations.

For example, you might write “John 3:16 (New Revised Standard Version) states that everyone who believes in God and believes that Jesus is the Son of God will be granted eternal life in heaven. "

If you’re citing supplementary material in the Bible, such as an introduction or study notes, you would typically include a reference list entry citing that portion as though it were an article or entry in a reference book, including the name of the author.

Example: Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version.

Example: Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version. (1990).

Example: Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version. (1990). New York, NY: HarperCollins.