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quote-bible

当用户明确要求引用特定经文或段落时，获取并显示多种译本的圣经经文。当用户说“引用”并随后提供圣经参考信息（例如，“引用约翰福音3:16”或“引用马太福音5:3-10”）时，应使用此技能。该技能通过外部Python脚本检索经文，并显示所有可用的译本。

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name: quote-bible
description: Fetch and display Bible verses in multiple translations when users explicitly request to quote a specific verse or passage. This skill should be used when users say "quote" followed by a Bible reference (e.g., "quote John 3:16" or "quote Matthew 5:3-10"). The skill retrieves verses using an external Python script and displays all available translations.

Quote Bible

Overview

Retrieve and display Bible verses in all available translations using an external fetch script. The skill executes a Python script that fetches verse data and presents it in a clear, formatted output.

When to Use

Use this skill when:

  • •User explicitly says "quote" followed by a Bible reference
  • •Examples: "quote John 3:16", "quote Gen 1:1", "quote Matthew 5:3-10"

Do NOT use this skill when:

  • •User is asking about a Bible verse without requesting a quote
  • •User is performing translation work (use other specialized skills)
  • •User is searching for a verse by topic or content (use search tools)

How to Use

Step 1: Parse the Bible Reference

Extract the Bible reference from the user's request. The reference format should be compatible with the fetch script:

  • •Book code: Must use USFM 3.0 three-letter codes (e.g., "JHN" for John, "GEN" for Genesis, "MAT" for Matthew)
    • •Refer to references/book_codes.md for the complete list of USFM codes
    • •Common book names will need to be converted to USFM codes (e.g., "John" → "JHN", "Genesis" → "GEN")
  • •Chapter number: The chapter number
  • •Verse number(s): Single verse or range (e.g., "3" or "3-10")

Step 2: Execute the Fetch Script

Use the Bash tool to execute the verse fetcher:

bash
python3 ~/projects/mcp/bible/fetch_verse.py "<reference>"

Where <reference> is the Bible reference using USFM 3.0 codes:

  • •"GEN 1:1" (Genesis 1:1)
  • •"JHN 3:16" (John 3:16)
  • •"MAT 5:3-10" (Matthew 5:3-10)

Step 3: Display Results

Present the output from the fetch script to the user. The script returns all available translations for the requested verse(s).

Format the output clearly:

  • •Include the verse reference
  • •Show each translation with its version identifier
  • •Maintain proper citation format following project standards: {lang} → {lang}-{version} → {lang}-{version}-{year}

Examples

Example 1: Single Verse

User: "quote John 3:16"

Action: Convert "John" to USFM code "JHN", then execute:

bash
python3 ~/projects/mcp/bible/fetch_verse.py "JHN 3:16"

Expected behavior: Display John 3:16 in all available translations

Example 2: Verse Range

User: "quote Matthew 5:3-10"

Action: Convert "Matthew" to USFM code "MAT", then execute:

bash
python3 ~/projects/mcp/bible/fetch_verse.py "MAT 5:3-10"

Expected behavior: Display Matthew 5:3 through 5:10 in all available translations

Example 3: Using Book Codes

User: "quote Gen 1:1"

Action: Convert "Gen" to USFM code "GEN", then execute:

bash
python3 ~/projects/mcp/bible/fetch_verse.py "GEN 1:1"

Expected behavior: Display Genesis 1:1 in all available translations

Notes

  • •The script handles translation and version selection automatically
  • •If the script returns an error, inform the user and check:
    • •The reference format is valid
    • •The fetch script is accessible at the specified path
    • •The requested verse exists

Resources

references/

  • •book_codes.md - Reference guide for Bible book abbreviations and USFM 3.0 codes used in the project

Note: The example scripts/ and assets/ directories are not needed for this skill and can be deleted.