When citing the Bible, always include the book, chapter, and verse. Never cite page numbers.
Specify which version or translation is being used in parentheses following the verse. You may abbreviate the version after the first citation.
1. John 5:39-40 (New Revised Standard Version).
2. John 14:6 (NRSV).
Not needed for Bible references
See Chicago Manual 14.139 & 14.140 & 10.54
Abbreviate books of the Bible in footnotes and endnotes:
