About Crusade Bible
A free, open Bible study platform — no ads, no paywalls, forever.
About
This is a long-term project of James Callaghan, a web developer based in Australia. This project began as a personal desire for a better online Bible reader without distractions, upsells, and ads, with the intention of continuing to improve it into a personal study platform available to everyone.
Mission
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.”
— Matthew 10:7–8 (KJV)
Crusade Bible exists to make Scripture freely accessible to everyone. We believe the Word of God should be available without barriers — no advertisements, no subscriptions, no paywalls. Our goal is to provide a fast, beautiful, and distraction-free Bible study experience on any device.
Content Advisory
Lexicon entries cover and discuss biblical accounts of violence, warfare, sexual content, and other mature themes in scholarly detail, and accompanying images may depict scenes of a graphic nature. Parents and educators should review content before sharing with younger readers.
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Bible Translations
Every Bible translation available on Crusade Bible is in the public domain. You may freely copy, share, and republish this text.
| Version | Year | Language | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| King James Version | 1769 | British English | Public Domain |
| King James Version with Apocrypha | 1769 | British English | Public Domain |
| American Standard Version | 1901 | American English | Public Domain |
| Young's Literal Translation | 1862 | British English | Public Domain |
| World English Bible | 2025 | American English | Public Domain |
| World English Bible Updated | 2025 | American English | Public Domain |
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