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Terms of Use

Last updated: May 2026
By using Word Abides you agree to these terms. They are simple and straightforward — this is a free Bible reading site and we just ask that you use it respectfully.
About This Site

Word Abides (wordabides.com) is a free Bible reading and study website. Access to the site is provided at no cost and is available to anyone worldwide.

Acceptable Use

You are welcome to use Word Abides for personal Bible reading, study, devotion, and sharing with others. Please do not use this site to:

  • Attempt to hack, damage, or disrupt the website or its services
  • Use automated tools to scrape or copy large amounts of Bible text from our site
  • Misrepresent the source of content taken from this site
  • Use the site for any unlawful purpose
Bible Text and Copyright

The Bible text displayed on this site is provided through API.Bible (American Bible Society) and is subject to the copyright terms of each individual Bible translation. Common translations and their copyright holders include:

  • NIV — New International Version. Copyright Biblica, Inc.
  • KJV — King James Version. Public domain.
  • NLT — New Living Translation. Copyright Tyndale House Foundation.
  • NKJV — New King James Version. Copyright Thomas Nelson.

Bible text is provided for personal, non-commercial use only. Please do not reproduce large portions of Bible text from this site without checking the specific copyright terms of each translation.

Devotional Content

The daily devotional content on this site is written for personal encouragement and reflection. It is not intended as official theological teaching or professional pastoral advice. Please always read Scripture for yourself and consult your church community for spiritual guidance.

No Warranties

Word Abides is provided as is. While we do our best to keep the site working correctly, we cannot guarantee the site will always be available or error free. We are not responsible for any issues arising from your use of the site.

Links to Other Sites

This site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent update. Continued use of the site after changes are made means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

If you have any questions about these terms please use our contact form.