You want to go deeper in the Word — not just read it, but truly study it. BibleStudyTools.com puts one of the largest free libraries of study resources on the internet at your fingertips, so you can dig into commentaries, concordances, dictionaries, and encyclopedias alongside the Scripture you're reading.^1
Built and maintained by Salem Web Network — the Internet division of Salem Media Group — the site gives you access to over 30 Bible translations including the NIV, KJV, ESV, NLT, and The Message, plus trusted commentaries from Matthew Henry, John Gill, John Wesley, Martin Luther, and others. What sets Bible Study Tools apart from a simple Bible reader is the sheer depth of its reference library: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, Nave's Topical Concordance, Baker's Evangelical Dictionary, Hebrew and Greek lexicons, and even historical works like Fox's Book of Martyrs and the writings of Josephus — all free.^1
The site also offers Bible reading plans (chronological, by topic, 90-day, yearly, or at your own pace), a daily Verse of the Day, topical verse collections, and a PLUS subscription that unlocks additional study Bibles, commentaries, and an ad-free experience. A companion iOS app syncs with your BibleStudyTools.com account for study on the go.^3
Salem Web Network launched in 1999 with a mission to connect Christians through emerging technologies. Their About Us page describes the team as "a for-profit religious corporation dedicated to building up the Church, which is the Body of Christ." Today Salem Web Network operates some of the most recognized brands in the faith space, including Crosswalk.com, Christianity.com, and GodTube.com, reaching over 59 million site visits monthly.^4
Why Christians Love It"I have used this site nearly daily for years, since the first day I found it. I use the NASB with Strong's when I want to know the original language references. I use the Matthew Henry commentary. It's a MUST-HAVE in my opinion."^6
"The best learning tools for the Lord's words. I'm so thankful for this website coming across my feed because it has helped me understand the Lord's book so much more better and grow a healthy and amazing relationship with my father up above."^6
"This site was helpful to a newby like me. I liked the readings and appreciated the all around effort to have many different views and ideas presented."^6
Notable- Part of Salem Web Network, which began in 1999 and now operates 21+ global Christian websites^5
- Reference library includes commentaries, concordances, dictionaries, encyclopedias, lexicons, and historical church texts — one of the most comprehensive free collections online^1
- Offers both free and PLUS (paid) tiers; PLUS includes exclusive commentaries like the ESV Study Bible, CSB Study Bible, and Tony Evans Commentary^7
- Companion iOS app available (developer: Salem Communications)^3
- No Android app for BibleStudyTools.com specifically, though Salem Media Group offers other Android Bible apps^8
Platforms: Web, iOS Pricing: Free (PLUS subscription available for ad-free experience and additional study resources)
