Bible Gateway

Read, listen, and study God’s Word anywhere—free with Bible Gateway.

Zondervan · com.csnmedia.android.bg

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v200.2.0 152.7 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v200.2.0 (191)
Updated: Sep 30, 2026 (8 days ago)
APK size: 152.7 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Books & Reference (app)
Listed since: Jun 29, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 40 (2 sensitive)
Website: support.biblegateway.com/categories/20033382-bible-gateway-app
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Bible Gateway is an app by Zondervan in the Books & Reference category, listed since at least June 2023. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.14, the APK grew from 35.4 MB to 152.7 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 7.0. It asks for 40 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and display over other apps. It asks for the same permissions as version 200.1.0. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v200.2.0

This release makes available new chapter overviews that make Bible Gateway Plus insights more accessible to everyone. Look for them in Go Deeper > Insights after you tap a verse.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Completely rebuilt for Spring 2026 with an all-new design, focused on getting you into Scripture without friction. This is Bible Gateway at its best. Read, listen, and study the Bible anywhere with the Bible Gateway App. Trusted by millions for over 30 years, Bible Gateway helps you engage with God’s Word through 200+ Bible translations and audio Bibles in 15+ languages—all free to use. Create a free account to highlight verses, write notes, react with emojis, and sync automatically across devices. Go ad-free with Bible Gateway Plus and access insights from over 60 trusted study tools, including commentaries, study Bibles, and more—aligned with every verse. Top Features • 200+ Bible translations, including NIV, KJV, ESV, NKJV, NASB, AMP, and MSG • 30+ Audio Bibles in English, Spanish, Chinese, and more • Search by keyword, verse, or topic instantly • Highlight, take notes, respond to your favorite verses with emojis and sync across devices with your free account • Follow reading plans and track your progress • Read two Bible versions side by side on tablets • Switch to dark mode for comfortable reading at night • Read the Verse of the Day in your preferred translation • Share verses easily with friends and family Want to go deeper? Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus. Go ad-free and access insights from over 60 trusted Bible study resources—aligned with every verse you read. Resources included with Bible Gateway Plus: • 30+ study Bibles such as The NIV Application Bible, The NIV Study Bible, NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, and CSB Tony Evans Study Bible • Commentaries including Believer’s Bible Commentary, Abridged Expositor’s Bible Commentary, Thru the Bible (J. Vernon McGee), and select volumes from the NIV Application Commentary • Dictionaries and word studies like Mounce’s Expository Dictionary, Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary, and The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary Whether you’re beginning your Bible study journey or exploring Scripture in depth, Bible Gateway Plus gives you powerful tools to grow—wherever you are.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v3.14. New versions arrive here about every month. Since v200.0.77 it requires Android 7.0+.

v200.2.0 LATEST Sep 30, 2026 152.7 MB TRUSTED v200.1.0 Sep 25, 2026 152 MB TRUSTED v200.0.77 Aug 18, 2026 149.7 MB TRUSTED v7.0.26 Aug 14, 2026 121.1 MB TRUSTED v3.14 Feb 3, 2026 35.4 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 30, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Zondervan” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 30, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 30, 2026
Signed byCN=Kraig Spear, OU=Zondervan, O=Zondervan, L=Grand Rapids, ST=MI
Signing certificate (SHA-1)BC:C0:3F:9C:0A:B4:8A:77:3A:8E:56:CB:E0:D7:53:E9:DA:55:51:DE
File MD5e370394dd7d55ff030df2af1ab56b384
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (40)

Bible Gateway requests 40 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.csnmedia.android.bg.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Bible Gateway APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Bible Gateway for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 7.0.26 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 7.0.26 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Bible Gateway free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Bible Gateway APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e370394dd7d55ff030df2af1ab56b384.