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The Bible Reader is the main screen in Seed Scroll. It supports KJV+, WEB, RV1909, and BSB reading, with translation-aware study tools for original-language exploration. Use Compare mode when you want to keep two passages visible side by side, such as comparing the same chapter in context with another passage. Supported Bible text is stored locally after install or download, so you can read without an internet connection.

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Choose a translation

Tap the translation label in the reader navigation bar to switch between supported translations. See Bible Translations for the full support matrix. The reader remembers your active translation and uses it when opening passages from search, notes, reading plans, playlists, and notifications.

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Jump to a book, chapter, or verse

Tap the navigation bar at the top of the screen to open the full-screen book and chapter picker. The navigation bar shows the current passage using readable book names so it is easier to tell where you are before jumping. Select a book, then a chapter, and optionally a specific verse to scroll directly to it. The picker groups books into Old Testament and New Testament sections, with quick-jump buttons for moving between the sections. When you open the picker, the book list starts in its default position. Use the Old Testament and New Testament quick-jump buttons to move between sections; the active button updates as you scroll. The picker validates the reference before navigating. If a chapter or verse is not valid for the selected book, Seed Scroll asks you to correct it first.

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Compare two passages

Tap the Compare button in the reader header to open a split-pane layout. The left pane keeps your primary reader passage, and the right pane opens a compare passage. Both panes use your active translation. For how the two passages behave when you change translation or leave and return, see Compare Passages. To see one verse worded across several translations instead, see Compare Translations. Each pane has its own Change action for choosing a book and chapter. Use the bottom Prev and Next controls in each pane to move that pane through scripture without changing the other pane. Tap the open-out icon in either pane to open that pane as the main reader passage. Use this when you want to long-press a verse, study a Strong’s word, or use the standard verse study panel without losing your comparison setup. When you open a pane this way, Seed Scroll shows a Back to compare action above the reader. Tap it to restore the previous primary and compare passages. Compare mode keeps both panes independently scrollable. When you change passages, skeleton rows hold the reading space in place while the next chapter loads.
Compare mode itself is a lightweight read-only reader layout. Open a pane in the main reader when you need verse study tools. Immersive annotations and stylus markup remain in the standard and immersive reader experiences.

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Listen to a chapter

Tap the audio play button to listen when the active translation supports audio. See Bible Audio for supported translations and playback details.

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Move between chapters

Swipe left to go to the next chapter. Swipe right to go to the previous chapter.
On iOS you can swipe from the edge of the screen for a fluid chapter transition.

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Desktop keyboard shortcuts

On desktop web, you can use keyboard shortcuts while reading: Shortcuts only run when you are not typing in an input field.

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Ask the Chapter Guide

Near the end of a chapter, premium users can ask the Chapter Guide questions scoped to that chapter. Use the suggested prompts for summaries, speakers, places, and key people, or type your own chapter-level question.

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Your reading position is saved automatically

Every time you read, Seed Scroll saves your position — book, chapter, and verse — in the background. When you return to the reader, it opens exactly where you left off.

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Display options

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Red-letter mode

When red-letter mode is on, the words of Jesus appear in red. Toggle this in Settings → Reader Settings. Red-letter highlighting is range-aware, so partial verse ranges and terminal verse ranges can highlight only the words marked as spoken by Jesus.

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Dark and light theme

The reader automatically follows your device’s system appearance. You can override this in Settings → Reader Settings to lock it to either theme.

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Text size

Adjust the font size in Settings → Reader Settings to suit your reading preference. You can also pinch in or out directly in the reader to resize the Bible text while you are reading.

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Immersive book mode

Tap the immersive reader control to enter a distraction-free book-style layout. If Compare mode is open, Seed Scroll exits Compare mode first so immersive reading starts from a stable single-passage layout.

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Verse indicators

Small colored dots appear beside verse numbers to show what is attached to that verse. Tap a verse with an indicator to open the verse panel and view the attached content.
Verse indicators also appear for verses that are part of your active reading plan.

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Opening the verse study panel

Long-press any verse to open the study panel at the bottom of the screen. See Verse Study Panel for the full workflow.
The verse panel only appears after a long-press. A short tap on a verse selects it for copying or sharing.
On tablet-sized layouts, the Bible Reader uses the extra width for a split study workspace. Tap a verse to keep scripture in the left column and open the verse panel in a right-side rail. When a referenced verse opens from that rail, only the reader column changes, so the study tools stay in view.

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Tablet annotations

On supported tablet layouts, immersive reading mode includes stylus-oriented annotation controls. Use them to mark up scripture while keeping the reader focused on the passage. Annotation tools are designed for tablet study sessions, so they appear only when the screen size and layout can support the extra writing surface. From the panel you can access:
Tap any Strong’s badge to see the Hebrew or Greek definition, transliteration, pronunciation, and how many times that word appears in scripture. Strong’s behavior depends on the active translation. See Strong’s Concordance and Bible Translations for details.
See the original language text aligned word-for-word with the English translation. See Interlinear for details.
Write a short quick reflection, turn it into a full study note, view notes you have already written, or bookmark the verse with a colored label. See Verse Study Panel and Bookmarks and Saved for details.
See study notes from people you follow that are attached to this exact verse.
Discover related verses across scripture connected by theme or word. Phones open the full cross-reference list, while tablet and desktop layouts can preview and open related verses beside the reader. See Cross-References for details.
Load reviewed, source-backed background notes for supported passages, including setting, culture, key terms, and citations. See Verse Study Panel for details.
Watch video teachings from creators you follow that are linked to this verse.