Scripture O'Clock

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Scripture O'Clock is a clock in which the time is the Scripture reference. The hour is the chapter and the minute is the verse, so at 3:16 you see John 3:16, and at 8:28 you see Romans 8:28. A new verse appears every minute.

Get in touch

If something isn't working, or you have a question or a suggestion, please write to me directly. I read every message.

scriptureoclock@yahoo.com

Please include your iPhone model and iOS version if you're reporting a problem — it makes it much easier to track down.

Common questions

How do I add the widget?

On the Home Screen, touch and hold an empty area until the icons jiggle, tap the + in the corner, search for Scripture O'Clock, and choose a size. For the Lock Screen, touch and hold the Lock Screen, tap Customize, then tap a widget slot and pick Scripture O'Clock.

How do I use it as a bedside clock?

Set your iPhone on its side while it's charging. iOS shows StandBy automatically; swipe to the widget view to keep Scripture O'Clock on screen through the night.

Which Bible does it use?

The Douay-Rheims, Challoner revision — the traditional English Catholic Bible — which is in the public domain.

Why does the top of the hour show verse 1?

There is no "verse 0," so at the top of each hour the clock shows the opening verse of that chapter. Every other minute of the day has a verse whose chapter and verse are exactly the time.

Does it work without an internet connection?

Yes, completely. Every verse is stored on your device and the app makes no network requests at all.

Does it cost anything?

Scripture O'Clock is a one-time purchase from the App Store. There are no in-app purchases, no subscription, no ads, and nothing held back for a later purchase — you buy it once and every part of it is yours.

Privacy

Scripture O'Clock collects nothing: no accounts, no tracking, no analytics. The full policy is here.