What’s you favorite Bible verse…..and do you think it would show up in the favorite Bible verses of christians around the world?
YouVersion is a Bible app that has been installed on more than 200 million devices. The app, launched by Life.Church is available in more than 1,200 versions and 900 languages.
As part of its annual review of user activity, YouVersion highlighted the most popular Bible verses in the 10 countries where it has been installed the most.
The verse that was bookmarked, shared, and highlighted more than any other in the app’s history was also the top verse for the US and Brazil in 2015.
That verse was Romans 12:2: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.”
Other top verses were also favorites in more than one country. Mexico, the United Kingdom, and South Korea engaged the most with Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
The overall most shared, highlighted, and bookmarked verse of 2015 was Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
YouVersion also broke out which verses were shared the most over email, text, and social media. The top five were Proverbs 3:5-6: Philippians 4:6-7: Joshua 1:9: Romans 12:2: and Romans 15:13: