A Bible reading plan for 2027
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To read the whole King James Bible in 2027 you need about 3.3 chapters a day, since it has 1,189 chapters and the year has 365 days. January 1, 2027 is a Friday. If that is too much, the New Testament has 260 chapters, which is five a week. Pick one, set a time and use a streak.
Pick a size
The KJV has 1,189 chapters: 929 in the Old Testament and 260 in the New. Divided over 365 days, the whole Bible is about 3.3 chapters a day. The New Testament alone is 260 chapters, which is five chapters a week for a year.
Start on Friday, January 1
January 1, 2027 is a Friday, so the first full week starts Monday, January 4. If you plan five readings a week, you can use the weekend as catch-up days and still finish the New Testament by December.
Use a streak and a catch-up rule
A streak gives a daily cue. BibleScroll shows a daily verse and a streak, and its plans run from 7 to 90 days if you want a shorter path first. If you miss a day, start at today's reading and skip the make-up.
Why start now
Barna's State of the Church 2025 data found weekly Bible reading among U.S. adults at 42 percent, up 12 points from a low in 2024. Starting before January gives you a week to try the habit.
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters a day is the Bible in a year?
About 3.3 for the whole KJV, which has 1,189 chapters.
How long is the New Testament?
260 chapters, or five a week for a year.
What day does 2027 start on?
Friday, January 1, 2027.
What if I miss a day?
Start at today's reading. Skipped days do not need make-up reading.
Is the app free?
BibleScroll's daily verse, streak and full KJV are free.
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