Reading Plans

This page explains the categories and choices available on the " Build a Plan " page in order to assist in customizing your reading plan.

English Bible Plans

Bible Plan Selection  

  • Preferred Language (Choose from over 1,200 languages)
  • Preferred Version (Choose from nearly 2,900 translations)

    • Include scriptures?

    Next, choose whether or not you want to include scriptures. WBP offers ebooks that serve as an guide if you want to use your own Bible but still want a reading plan.

  • Scriptures (Copyright Dependent)  
  • Guide Only   (scriptures not included - to be used with your own Bible)  

    • Select Reading Duration

    Select a duration. For the more aggressive, read the entire Bible in as little as 3 months or for the most leisurely, read the entire Bible in as long as 3 years. Or, instead of a set duration, read from 1 to 6 chapters per day. Optionally, create a custom plan by entering the reading start and reading end dates.

    30 Days

    Reading Plans

    Use this with the 30 Day 1 Book theme and intensively study a single book for a month.

    3 month

    Reading Plans

    For the most aggressive readers, read the Bible cover to cover by investing 45-60 minutes a day. In 90 days you'll see the big picture of God's great story unfold before you.

    6 Month

    Reading Plans

    In just 30-45 minutes per day, you could read the entire Bible, cover to cover, over the course of 6 months. Choose a Historical Reading Plan and read the Bible in the order the books were written. Whatever your pace, the point is to make daily Bible reading a habit.

    9 Month

    Reading Plans

    The Bible is a rich treasure and gift to us from God. A daily reading program that weaves together both testaments in an enlightening and enriching experience of our history as God's people.

    12 month

    Reading Plans

    The one year Bible plan! Commit 10-15 minutes each day and read the entire Bible in 1 year. Mix it up by choosing from several themes. Read every day, 5 days or 6 days per week. Whatever your interest or time availability, we've got you covered.

    18 month

    Reading Plans

    Choose a "Straight" Reading Plan and Read from Genesis to Revelation (and the Apocrypha if available) in 18 months.

    24 month

    Reading Plans

    Take your time to read the entire Bible, cover to cover, in 2 years. Choose a Chronological Reading Plan and read the Bible in the order the events occurred.

    36 month

    Reading Plans

    Our most leisurely plan. Spend 3-5 minutes per day and read the entire Bible, including the Apocrypha (if available in your version), in 3 years. Choose a "Sectional" plan and read daily from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs

    Chapter

    Reading Plans

    Read 1 - 6 Chapters per Day. The duration is dependent on the number of chapters in your specific version. Chapter durations are only compatible with certain themes (Check the themes section below)


    Custom Duration

    Reading Plans

    Create a custom plan with specified reading start and end dates.


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    Pick Your Theme

    Next, choose a theme. Different themes are ways of mixing things up a bit.


    The following themes support both time and chapter durations:

    Commentaries are available only with these themes:


  • Straight (Genesis to Revelation).

    • Read the Bible straight through from Genesis to Revelation.
      • This plan includes the Apocrypha depending on the version you choose.
      • Daily Sort Order: Old Testament, New Testament

  • Straight (Catholic Sort for Versions with Apocrypha).

    • Read the Bible straight through from Genesis through the Apocrypha to Revelation.
      • Daily Sort Order: Old Testament, New Testament, Apocrypha.

  • 1 Book Deep Dive.

    • An intense study of a single book.
      • Genesis to Revelation only (Apocrypha not supported)

  • Old Testament Only (Genesis to Malachi)


  • Torah - 5 Books of Moses (Genesis to Deuteronomy)

    • Also known as the Pentateuch

  • Old Testament Major & Minor Prophets

    • Major Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah (Including Lamentations), Ezekiel, and Daniel.
    • Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

  • Psalms & Proverbs


  • New Testament Only (Matthew to Revelation)


  • Apostles & Paul (Gospels & Epistles)

    • Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
    • Epistles of Paul: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.

  • Apocrypha Only

    • Also known as Deuterocanonical books.
      • Religious writings that are not part of the official accepted collection (the canon) of the Bible

    The following themes support only time durations.

    Chapter durations and commentaries are not available for the following themes:


  • Sectional

    • Read sections from the Old Testament, the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs each reading day.
      • This plan includes the Apocrypha depending on the version you choose.

  • Sectional Plus

    • Similar to the Sectional plan. When you have finished this plan, you will have read the Old Testament once and the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs twice.
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • Old/New

    • Read sections from the Old Testament and the New Testament each reading day.
      • This plan includes the Apocrypha depending on the version you choose.
      • Daily Sort Order: Old Testament, New Testament.

  • Old/New 1x3

    • Similar to the Old/New plan. When you have finished this plan, you will have read the Old Testament once and the New Testament 3 times.
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.
      • Daily Sort Order: Old Testament, New Testament.

  • Old/New by Book

    • Custom Developed by a WBP requestor.
      • Alternate entire book readings in the Old and New Testaments.
        • Read all of Genesis. Next read all of Matthew. Next read all of Exodus, etc..
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • New/Old

    • Read sections from the New Testament and the Old Testament each reading day.
      • This plan includes the Apocrypha depending on the version you choose.
      • Daily Sort Order: New Testament, Old Testament.

  • New/Old 3x1

    • Similar to the New/Old plan. When you have finished this plan, you will have read the New Testament 3 times and the Old Testament once.
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.
      • Daily Sort Order: New Testament, Old Testament.

  • New/Old by Book

    • Custom Developed by a WBP requestor.
      • Alternate entire book readings in the New and Old Testaments.
        • Read all of Matthew. Next read all of Genesis. Next read all of Mark, etc..
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • Chronological

    • Read the Entire Bible in the Order the Events Occurred
      • This plan includes the Apocrypha depending on the version you choose.

  • Chronological (New Testament Only)

    • Read the New Testament in the Order the Events Occurred
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • Historical

    • Read the Entire Bible in the Order the Books were Written
      • This plan includes the Apocrypha depending on the version you choose.

    The following themes support only chapter durations.

    Commentaries are not supported for the following themes:


  • Genre by Chapter

    • Read chapters from multiple Genres depending on the number of chapters per day you choose.
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

    The following themes have preset durations that can't be changed.

    Commentaries are not supported for the following themes:


  • 5x5

    • 12 Month Duration
    • Read the New Testament for 5 minutes a day, 5 Days per week (Weekdays Only)
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • 10x5

    • 6 Month Duration
    • Read the New Testament for 10 minutes a day, 5 Days per week (Weekdays Only)
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • 1 Year Old/New by Chapter

    • 12 Month Duration
    • Read chapter(s) from the Old Testament and the New Testament each reading day.
      • In 1 year, you will have read the entire Bible.
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.
      • Daily Sort Order: Old Testament, New Testament.

  • 1 Year New/Old by Chapter

    • 12 Month Duration
    • Read chapter(s) from the New Testament and the Old Testament each reading day.
      • In 1 year, you will have read the entire Bible.
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.
      • Daily Sort Order: New Testament, Old Testament.

  • M'Cheyne

    • Created in 1843 by Robert Murray M'Cheyne. Click here for more information
    • 12 Month Duration
    • Read through the New Testament and Psalms twice and the Old Testament once. The 1843 M'Cheyne plan has two sets of readings; The "Family" set is meant to read by a group or family while the "Secret" set is meant to be read and studied by the individual.
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • Daily Genre

    • Created by Michael Coley. Click here for more information
    • 12 Month Duration
    • Each day, read from 1 of 7 different genres (Epistles, The Law, History, Psalms, Poetry, Prophecy, and Gospels).
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • Scriptural Association

    • The Thematic Bible Reading Plan developed by Craig DesJardins at www.faithtacoma.org.
    • 12 Month Duration
    • Each Day, read from multiple books that have a thematic association with each other.
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • Grant Horner's "The System"

    • Created by Grant Horner. Read more about "The System" here.
    • 12 Month Duration
    • Read 10 chapters each day from different sections of the Bible.
      • In one year, you will have read many books multiple times and some books once. See matrix for details
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • 100 Days Essential Jesus

    • Plan developed by Scripture Union USA. Click here for more information
    • 100 Day Duration
    • From gracemp.org "The 100-day Bible reading experience is designed to introduce you to some of the most important texts about Jesus: prophecies written hundreds of years before his birth, the Gospel accounts of his life and ministry, and how he will continue to impact the Church and the world throughout eternity."
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • 150 Great Bible Stories

    • Click here for more information
    • 155 Day Duration
    • From Google AI: "The "150 Great Bible Stories" is a curated reading plan that takes you through the most pivotal narratives in Scripture. It spans both the Old and New Testaments. By reading one brief passage a day—usually taking 15 to 25 minutes—you can build a solid foundation of the overall biblical storyline"
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • 250 Very Important Scriptures

    • 250 Day Duration
    • From Google AI: "A 250-day Bible reading plan is a highly manageable, consistent way to read through key portions of Scripture. Instead of reading for a full year, this pace takes off the pressure while still allowing you to deeply explore God's Word, often focusing on the New Testament, Proverbs, or core foundational passages"
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • 313 Day OT-NT

    • 313 Day Duration
    • Read passages from the Old Testament and the New Testament. Read the entire Bible in 313 days.
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • 4 Chapters - OT and NT

    • 12 Month Duration
    • From Google AI: "A 4-chapter-a-day Bible reading plan usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes daily and covers the entire Bible in one year. A popular "blended" format allocates 2 chapters from the Old Testament (OT) and 2 from the New Testament (NT) each day to balance heavy narratives with the Gospels and Epistles."
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • 61 Day Bible Survey

    • Found at Bible Gateway. Click here for more information
    • 61 Day Duration
    • From Google AI: "Takes you through key passages from every book of the Bible. By reading these brief, curated highlights over two months, you get a solid, comprehensive overview of the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation."
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • 71 Days in Isaiah

    • Developed by Theologian Alec Motyer. Click here for more information
    • 71 Day Duration
    • "A intense study of the book of Isaiah."
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • 720 Days Busy Life

    • Developed by Craig DesJardins. Click here for more information
    • 2 Year Duration
    • From Google AI: "A 720-day (2-year) schedule designed for those who want to read the entire Bible at a sustainable pace. By breaking the text into short, manageable portions of just 1 to 2 chapters per day, it takes only 5 to 10 minutes daily."
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • ABS Daily

    • Developed by the American Bible Society. Click here for more information
    • 12 Month Duration
    • From Google AI: "A structured way to engage with Scripture through themed, daily readings."
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • Bible in 297 Days

    • Found at Bible Gateway
    • 297 Day Duration
    • From Google AI: "4 chapters per day allows you to complete the entire text in 297 days."
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • Catholic Reading Plan

    • 12 Month Duration
    • Read Old or New Testament sections along with Psalms daily"
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • Church Grace Khabarovsk

    • Developed by the Church of Grace in Khabarovsk. Click here for more information
    • 12 Month Duration
    • From Google AI: "The Church of Grace in Khabarovsk uses a 1-year Bible reading plan to read through the entire scripture. 4 chapters a day in chronological order, allowing you to parallel books from the Old and New Testaments side-by-side.."
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.

  • Come Drink Live 365

    • Developed by First Baptist Church Sweetwater. Click here for more information
    • 12 Month Duration
    • 6 Days per Week Frequency
    • From Bible.com: "A six day per week reading plan designed for you to read 3 chapters of Old Testament and 1 chapter of New Testament daily with one day each week for catch up. Helping you come drink and live from God's word"
      • This plan does not include the Apocrypha even if the version you choose has it.


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    Select Reading Frequency

    Next, choose the frequency. You can read daily, 5 days a week, or 6 days a week. The duration is the same for all three so if you choose 5 or 6 days, there will be more to read each reading day.

  • Every Day
  • Every Other Day
  • 1 Day per Week
  • 2 Days per Week
  • 3 Days per Week
  • 4 Days per Week
  • 5 Days per Week
  • 6 Days per Week

    • Select Readings per Day

    Next, choose the readings per day. You can read once (AM or PM), or twice (AM and PM).

  • Once (AM or PM)
  • Twice (AM and PM)

    • Paragraph or Verse

    Next choose to read by verse or by paragraph. Bible versions that have right to left reading only come in verse mode. Examples

  • Paragraph (Scriptures in paragraph format. Commentary, if requested, in verse format)
  • Verse

    • Include Chapter by Chapter Commentary

    Free Bible Reading Plans with Commentary:

    World Bible Plans has the largest collection of Bible Commentary Ebooks in the world. Incorporate a commentary into your reading plan or download a commentary without a plan

    Chapter by chapter commentaries are only available using the "chapter" durations with the following themes: 1 Book Deep Dive, Straight (Genesis to Revelation), Old Testament Only, New Testament Only, Genre by Chapter, Psalms & Proverbs, Apostles & Paul, Old Testament Major and Minor Prophets, and Torah. WBP offers full or partial commentaries in the following languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, and Telugu. World Bible Plans is the only site where you can get free Bible reading plans with commentaries as eBooks.


    Include Cross References

    Free Bible Reading Plans with Cross References:

    In your Bible, ever notice the references at the bottom of a verse or at the bottom or right side of the page? It might look something like (Gen 1:5). WBP offers abbreviated cross references as well as full verse text cross references. WBP has developed a way to insert the actual referenced verse into your Bible reading plan. World Bible Plans offers optional verse by verse cross references in your reading plan with the following restrictions:

  • Verse by verse cross references are not available for copyrighted versions.
  • Your plan must include scriptures.
  • Only works with a "Verse" format.

    • Verse by verse cross references are available for all themes.

    • There are five options for Cross References. Example

      • No Cross References

      • Abbreviations Only

        • Both Testaments : See cross reference abbreviations from all testaments. See Example
        • Opposite Testaments Only : See cross references from the opposite testament only (Old Testament verses will have New Testament cross references and vice versa. See Example

      • Full Verse Text Cross References : Full verse cross references are available for the opposite testament only. Old Testament scriptures show New Testament cross references and vice versa.


        By Day, Date, or Both

        Next, Choose to display the header of each new day by day, date, or both (Select your reading start date)

      • By Day (Day 1, Day 2, etc.)
      • By Date (January 1, January 2, etc.)
      • Day and Date (Day 1 / January 1:, Day 2 / January 2:, etc.)
      • Date and Day (January 1 / Day 1:, January 2 / Day 2:, etc.)

        • WBP eBook

        Next, choose what type of WBP ebook you want. Choose from pdf, epub, or mobi, or tell us if you want something different. If we can, we will provide what you want.

      • PDF (Almost every eReader)
      • EPUB (Nook, Kindle, and many Others)
      • PDF Chart (Guide Only) Example

      • Other

        • Jesus Verses

        Next, select font options for verses where Jesus speaks.

      • None
      • Red Letter Font
      • Bold and Italic Black Font

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