The popular Bible app, YouVersion has released the top verse from the app in 2024.
This year, the top verse is Philippians 4:6, which says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
YouVersion Founder and CEO, Bobby Gruenewald says that the top verse is determined by a few factors. "Every year when we see the verse that people engage with the most, it's highlighted, bookmarked and shared the most throughout the year."
Gruenewald believes that this verse resonated with readers for a specific reason. "We're at a time when there is a lot of conflict that's going on. There are a lot of neighbours that maybe aren't getting along, and I think that a verse that focuses around finding peace in a time when people are angry is a very appropriate verse."
As people are searching for answers in the Bible, Gruenewald says they are very encouraged. "Obviously the Bible speaks to these issues and it is something where we should be finding truth from and as a way to guide it."
As Gruenewald thinks about his work, he says one word comes to mind. "It's extremely humbling to be a part of it. We really feel like this is something that we're stewarding on behalf of the Kingdom. It's something that obviously is remarkable, that God's done and it is a very humbling experience to be able to think that God could use us and could use our team to be able to help provide His word to so many people in a way that engages them."
YouVersion also has the Bible App for Kids and Bible Light. Bible Light is used in specific areas "Where people have less capable smartphones," Gruenewald says.