Shepherd Bible App

# Shepherd Bible API > A RESTful API for building Bible applications with Red Letter precision ## Overview The Shepherd Bible API provides access to multiple Bible translations with unique features including Red Letter data (character ranges marking Jesus' words), chapter summaries, verse groupings, and full-text search. - Base URL: https://bible.simplecohortllc.com - Documentation: https://simplecohortllc.com/api-portal/docs - Pricing: https://simplecohortllc.com/api-portal/pricing ## MCP Endpoint - MCP URL (Streamable HTTP): https://bible.simplecohortllc.com/mcp - Authentication: Optional `x-api-key` header (required for premium red-letter access and higher limits) - Notes: Read-only tools for translations, books, chapters, verses, and search ## Authentication - **Free Access**: No API key required. Unlimited requests but no Red Letter data. - **Subscription Access**: Include `x-api-key` header with your API key (format: `bible_live_xxxxxxxxxxxx`) ## Rate Limits | Plan | Requests | Red Letter Data | |------|----------|-----------------| | Free (no key) | Unlimited | No | | Standard ($9.99/mo) | 1,000/day | Yes | | Unlimited ($49.99/mo) | Unlimited | Yes | ## Endpoints ### GET /api/v1/translations List all available Bible translations. **Response:** ```json { "data": [ { "id": 3, "name": "English Standard Version", "abbreviation": "ESV" }, { "id": 4, "name": "King James Version", "abbreviation": "KJV" }, { "id": 34, "name": "New American Standard Bible", "abbreviation": "NASB" }, { "id": 1, "name": "New International Version", "abbreviation": "NIV" }, { "id": 35, "name": "New King James Version", "abbreviation": "NKJV" }, { "id": 2, "name": "New Living Translation", "abbreviation": "NLT" } ] } ``` ### GET /api/v1/translations/:translation/books Get all books with their available chapters for a translation. **Parameters:** - `translation` (path, required): Translation abbreviation (KJV, ESV, NIV, etc.) **Response:** ```j