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How to Cite the Bible in Turabian (9th edition)

Learn how to cite the Bible, scripture, and other sacred texts in Turabian format (9th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Turabian Bibliography Format

Here is the standard Turabian format for citing the Bible in your bibliography:

Not listed in the bibliography — cite in a note: 1. John 3:16 (New Revised Standard Version).

Turabian In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

Note: John 3:16 (New Revised Standard Version)

Narrative

As John 3:16 (NRSV) states...

Key Turabian Formatting Rules

  • Turabian follows Chicago: cite the Bible in a note or in the text, not the bibliography.
  • Give the abbreviated book, chapter, and verse, separated by a colon — never a page number.
  • Identify the version in the first citation; later citations may use its abbreviation.
  • Books of the Bible are not italicized.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your Bible.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Turabian (9th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Turabian requirements.

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