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How to Add a Bible Verse Widget to iPhone Lock Screen

Step-by-step setup for adding a Bible verse widget to your iPhone lock screen with iOS widget controls.

Written by Bible Widget TeamPublished: October 20, 2025Updated: February 23, 2026

Quick answer

Install Bible Widget, long-press your lock screen, tap Customize, add a widget slot, choose Bible Widget, and save.

What this guide covers

Install and place a Bible verse widget on lock screen quickly

Use this guide when your main goal is seeing a short scripture every time you unlock your iPhone. It focuses on the lock screen flow and skips home screen-only options.

Download on the App Store

Before you start

iOS requirement

Use iOS 16 or later. Lock screen widgets are not available on older iOS versions.

App installed

Install Bible Widget and open it once so iOS can load widget data.

Lock screen editable

Unlock iPhone and long-press your current lock screen to open customization mode.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1

Install and open Bible Widget

Download from the App Store, launch the app, and allow notifications/background refresh if prompted.

Download on the App Store

Step 2

Enter lock screen customization

Long-press your lock screen, then tap Customize on the lock screen style you want to edit.

Step 3

Select a widget slot

Tap the widget area below the clock and free a slot if it is already full.

Step 4

Pick Bible Widget

Choose Bible Widget from the widget list, select the preferred style, and place it into the slot.

Step 5

Save and verify refresh

Tap Done, lock/unlock once, and verify verse content renders correctly on the selected lock screen.

FAQ

Why is Bible Widget missing in the lock screen widget list?

Open the app at least once after install and confirm iOS is 16+. Then restart the lock screen edit flow.

Can I add the widget to multiple lock screens?

Yes. You can assign Bible Widget to each lock screen profile separately.

Does Focus mode affect which widget appears?

Yes. If Focus switches lock screens, the active profile controls which widget and verse you see.

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