Setup Guides
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.
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.
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.
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.
