Read the story in simple English
Each story is told with easy words and has audio, sentence by sentence. You always know what it's about, and you can tap any word to see what it means.
Jesus saw the people. He gave them bread and fish.
English · 5 minutes a day · the first lesson with no sign-up
Learn English with Bible stories
Free. No card. Know the Bible stories? Here you read and hear each one in English, one sentence at a time, until you can read the verse on your own.
Where do you want to start?
It takes less than 3 minutes, with no sign-up.
How it works
Three simple steps, every day. Each story ends on the Bible verse, in English.
Practice with short exercises
Each lesson picks up a piece of the story, explains a grammar tip and gives you practice: choose, listen, build the sentence and, at the end, write something about yourself.
Tip · "gave" is the past of "give". It doesn't change with the person: I gave, he gave.
Review and read the verse
The words come back on the right days, so you don't forget them. At the end you read the Bible verse in English, with the words you already know highlighted.
"We only have here five loaves and two fish."
Available courses
Choose where to start. In each course you read and hear Bible stories in simple English, at beginner level.
Beginner level
New Testament
Walk with Jesus: from his birth to the miracles, the parables and the cross.
Starts with “The Star in the East”
See the courseBeginner level
Old Testament
From the beginning of everything to Moses, David and Daniel: the stories that shaped the faith.
Starts with “In the Beginning”
See the courseThe verse in the Bible
You read the real verse. And you understand it.
At the end of each story, the Bible verse appears in English, with nothing simplified. The words you learned are highlighted; for the others, just tap to see what they mean.
- World English Bible: a modern English translation in the public domain
- Each story ends on a well-known verse that's easy to recognize
- No sermons or commentary: the focus is learning the language
Verse · Matthew 14:17 · World English Bible
They told him, "We only have here five loaves and two fish."
They told him, “We only have here five loaves and two fish.”
4 words you learnedYou understand 75% of the verse
Study with your church
Create a group and send the link
Anyone can create a group, copy the invite link and see who studied during the week. No license and no church sign-up needed: it's just a link.
- Everyone sees each other's points for the week, never the answers
- Everyone studies in their own language and at their own pace
- Whoever invites can name the group and generate a new link
Read the Bible in English, at your own pace
Outside the daily lessons, you can read the Bible in English, book by book and chapter by chapter. Tap any word to see what it means.
The text is the World English Bible, a modern public-domain translation, so you can keep reading as far as you like.
Free reading · Genesis 1:1 · World English Bible
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Questions before you start
Straight answers, no fluff.
Before you start
Can you learn English with the Bible?
Yes, and it's a natural path if you already know the stories, in any language. On Biblup you read and hear each Bible story in simple English, one sentence at a time, so you know what it's about before you understand every word. The course starts at beginner level and every story ends on the Bible verse in English. We don't promise fluency: your results depend on practicing every day.
Is Biblup free?
Yes, Biblup is free today: we don't ask for a credit card, there are no ads and all the published content is open. You don't need an account to try it either: the first lesson runs right in your browser and your progress stays on your device until you create an account. We don't promise it will be free forever; today, nothing is charged.
Do I need to know English to start?
No. Both courses start from zero, at beginner level, with few words and short sentences, and you can tap any word to see what it means. If you already know a little, you can skip a story by passing a quick test. The instructions and tips in the app are written in plain English, and you can switch to Portuguese or Spanish at the top of the page if you prefer.
How long do I need to study each day?
Five minutes a day already helps build the habit. When you create your account you pick a daily goal: casual (about 5 minutes), regular (about 10) or intense (about 18), and you can change it whenever you like. The first lesson, with no sign-up, takes less than 3 minutes.
Studying day to day
What is a Biblup lesson like?
You read and hear a Bible story told in simple English, learn a grammar tip, do short exercises (choose, listen, build the sentence) and finish by reading the Bible verse in English, with the words you already learned highlighted. After that, those words come back on the right days so the vocabulary sticks.
Can I hear the pronunciation?
Yes. Every sentence in the stories has audio, and you can also hear the words. The voices are synthetic, generated by a computer, not a human narrator. For now Biblup doesn't record or score your pronunciation: you listen, repeat out loud and keep going at your own pace.
Which Bible translation do you use?
The English text comes from the World English Bible (WEB), a modern public-domain translation and the only source used in the exercises and the audio. In the Portuguese and Spanish versions of the site, the same verse can also appear next to it in a free Bible in that language (Bíblia Livre, 2018, and Reina-Valera, 1909). In the English version there is no side-by-side text: English is the language you are learning.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Biblup works in the browser on your phone, tablet and computer, with nothing to install, and you can add it to your home screen to open it like an app. It isn't in the app stores: you reach it at biblup.com.
Can I study both the Old and New Testament?
Yes. Start with the course you prefer and switch whenever you want: your progress in each one is saved, and you can start the second at any time without erasing the first. The New Testament follows the life of Jesus; the Old Testament runs from creation to the kings and prophets.
About Biblup
Does Biblup belong to a church or denomination?
No. Biblup is a language-learning platform, not a church, and its content stays neutral between Christian traditions: just the Bible text, with no commentary, sermons or doctrine. Christians of any tradition can study, and so can anyone who just wants to get to know the Bible. Churches and groups of friends can study together through an invite link.
Is it suitable for children?
Biblup was designed for adults. There is no minimum age at sign-up, but the stories and exercises aren't made for young children. For minors, we recommend that an adult goes along.
Can I use Biblup in my own language?
The language you learn on Biblup is English, for now. The app itself (instructions, tips and explanations) comes in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and you switch the language at the top of the page. More interface languages are planned, but there is no date. Learning other languages with the Bible isn't available yet either.
Is my data safe?
Yes. We ask only for what's needed to create the account (e-mail and a display name) and your progress is saved in it. You choose whether to accept usage-measurement cookies, and nothing is sent before you choose. If you want, you can delete your account and all your data in the settings. The details are in our Privacy policy.
Invite a friend, earn points
Everyone has a personal invite link. When a friend signs up through it, the one who invited — and, in some cases, the one who joined — earns points or an item that protects the streak of study days. Never money.
An invite is not a group
In a group, you study together and follow each other's week. An invite is just your personal link for bringing a friend.
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A short story, four exercises and the Bible verse in English. No sign-up, no card.
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