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It crazy how many websites out there around bible collect information and share it with third parties. I looked at a bunch and couldn't find anything that's completely private.

Worst case, I would OK with them collect information but not share any information with third parties.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

you version has no ads, not sure about tracking. does have decent devotionals and no account required

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

For your phone? On iOS, the most popular Bible app doesn't have ads.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (7 children)

For me, something based around Sword is important, as it allows you to use a bunch of different Bible versions, commentaries, dictionaries and other works that you can freely download from various repositories. My app of choice is AndBible, and I recommend it wholeheartedly. I don't know whether or not they collect any information, but I believe they do have a warning before you search for Sword modules, since accessing those databases can identify you as a Christian.

EDIT: No, sorry, the warning is on BibleTime, my desktop app of choice.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If you use a debian or debian- derivated distribution, you can install it with apt install bible-kjv.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

This might be of interest but the UI looks bad

https://github.com/maxlit/grepbible-server?tab=readme-ov-file

For android:

https://github.com/yukuku/androidbible

And found this insane open source OP one for multiple platforms https://github.com/eliranwong/UniqueBible

[–] [email protected] 32 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Don't have an answer but I'm genuinely surprised and impressed that the majority of responses aren't people being snarky about religion and instead, just folks trying to help you out!

Good luck!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago

Even though it's nice to see people getting along, I was kinda hoping to make a joke about St Peter's record book being the ultimate tracking cookie.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago

Lemmy might be touchy about religion but it has a passion for data privacy

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 weeks ago

It hit the magical crossover between being non-pushy and asking about privacy

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

OliveTree. Excellent app for study. They have literally everything including devotional. It’s the power app for study.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think the trick is the daily devotional, they'll want to know who you are to deliver that.

Bible Gateway is great if you just want the text, multiple translations even.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Why does it has to do anything with me? Just pick out a verse and provide devotional on it.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 weeks ago

They likely keep track of who has been delivered which devotional to avoid duplicates.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

This one looks like what you might be looking for.

Edit: it's even on fdroid.

Edit: maybe The Life Or The Light.

Good luck on your search!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah I was pretty disappointed the main app on iOS and Android has you create an account to download offline translations.

Like someone else said, I think getting an offline PDF copy would be a good substitute for this.

The BibleGateway and BibleHub websites have always been good for me and I never have to log in. But not sure about them keeping data for anyone visiting. You could visit in incognito to avoid that concern.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The BibleGateway and BibleHub websites

They do sadly.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Not really surprised for BG but BH surprises me with how simplistic it looks.

Sorry, wish there was something more privacy focused.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

F-droid has a couple.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Why not an epub reader? Is there some functionality these websites have that isn't just providing the text?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Sounds like the daily devotional

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