
Often, I’ll get stumped by a verse with multiple sets of quotation marks, such as a quote within a quote within the verse itself. Deconstruct a verse with multiple sets of quotation marks to make sure you’re using the correct amount.I use Bible Gateway multiple times a day, but Bible Hub and Bible Study Tools are two similar Bible websites you can use. If you’re using a print Bible to check your Scripture quoting accuracy, also use a trustworthy online Bible website as well. Our eyes too easily get lost going up and down from screen to print Bible in front of us. However, I believe there’s a benefit to being able to have your writing side by side on your screen with an online Bible website. I know plenty of people who prefer to use their print Bible when adding Scripture to any kind of content they’re writing. Refer to an online Bible website instead of (or in addition to) your physical, print Bible.

Here are 3 simple secrets I’ve discovered in my time as Proverbs 31 Ministries’ proofreader for making sure God’s Word is quoted accurately and correctly, just as it is and as it should be. Sometimes, quoting Scripture can be tricky! Maybe you’re like me and sometimes second-guess if you’re quoting that Bible verse or passage correctly … or you wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat because you think the reference said NIV instead of ESV and you for sure left off a set of quotation marks. Februin Writing 1 Comment 10228 Secrets for Scripture-Quoting Success in Your Writing, by Shelby Swing
