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How to Add Bible Verse Widget to Lock Screen on iPhone

Step-by-step guide for how to add Bible verse widget to lock screen on iPhone, how to get Bible widget on lock screen, how to get Bible verse on lock screen, and how to add the Bible app widget to lock screen.

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

Quick answer

If you want to know how to add Bible verse widget to lock screen on iPhone, open Bible Widget once, long-press the lock screen, tap Customize, choose a widget slot, then add Bible Widget from the picker.

What this guide covers

Learn how to add Bible verse widget to lock screen on iPhone and how to get Bible widget on lock screen quickly

This page covers the common setup intent behind searches such as "how to add bible verse widget lock screen iphone", "how to get bible widget on lock screen", "how to get bible verse on lock screen", and "how to add bible app widget to lock screen". Use it when your goal is seeing a short scripture every time you unlock your iPhone.

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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 and launch the app once so iOS can register the widget before you enter customization mode.

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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

How do I get Bible widget on lock screen?

Open Bible Widget once, long-press the iPhone lock screen, tap Customize, choose the widget area, and add Bible Widget from the picker.

How do I add the Bible app widget to lock screen on iPhone?

The flow is the same as adding any lock screen widget: open Bible Widget once, long-press the lock screen, tap Customize, select the widget area, and choose Bible Widget from the list.

How do I get Bible verse on lock screen iPhone?

If you searched how to get Bible verse on lock screen iPhone, the practical answer is to add Bible Widget to the lock screen widget row and keep the verse workflow active inside the app.

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.

Editorial trust

Author: Bible Widget Team

Reviewer: Bible Widget Editorial Review

Review date: March 23, 2026

Governed claims used on this page

Bible Widget supports iPhone lock screen widgets for the daily verse.

Bible Widget surfaces a daily verse directly on the widget experience.

Learn more on the About page and Editorial Policy.

Update history

March 23, 2026

Setup guide refreshed with reviewed metadata, governed widget claims, and a clearer lock-screen-first decision path.

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