Reading the Bible

Have you ever wondered what book, chapter or verses are listed when you see a Bible citation? Or have you wondered what those abbreviations mean—who or what is Nm or Jgs? Below is a key to help you find what each part of a bible citation means and to which book each of those abbreviations refers. Books are listed in the order found in the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE). Also below are links to each of the books of the Bible on the web site of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE).