Let Scripture interpret Scripture — discover related passages and thematic connections.
What is the Cross Reference Panel?
The Cross Reference Panel surfaces related passages from across the Bible for the verse you are studying. It draws from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (TSK) and other reference sets to help you trace themes, doctrines, and language patterns the way expository study demands — letting Scripture interpret Scripture.
How to use it
- Open the Cross Reference Panel from the panel menu.
- Select a reference source using the dropdown in the panel header.
- Tap a verse in the Study Panel to load cross-references for that verse.
- Expand any reference to see the verse text preview.
- Click Load more to fetch additional references in batches.
- Click Add to Context on any verse to save it to User Context.
Key features
- Draws from TSK (Treasury of Scripture Knowledge) and other cross-reference sets
- Filter by active verse or all study verses
- Lazy-load — references load in configurable batches to keep the panel fast
- Verse text preview shown in your study's translation
- Add any referenced verse to User Context as a snippet
- Configurable batch size for how many references load at once
Settings
Configure Cross Reference Panel defaults at Settings → Cross References.
| Setting | Options |
|---|
| Theme | 11 reading themes |
| Font Size | X-Small → X-Large |
| Default Filter Mode | Active Verse / All |
| Enabled Sources | Toggle and reorder sources |
| Preview Translation | Any enabled translation |
| References Per Load | Number (default: 5) |
Tips
- Cross references are one of the most powerful tools for expository study — use them to see how the biblical authors used the same language, images, and themes across books and testaments.
- Save key cross-references to User Context to build a personal study trail through a passage.