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Chicago Manual of Style

Scriptural References (Sec. 14.240-241)

Scriptural references appear in the Notes section, but NOT in the bibliography. Note references to the Bible should include book (in roman and usually abbreviated), chapter, and verse, but NOT a page number. Use a colon between chapter and verse. Note that the traditional abbreviations use periods, but the shorter forms do not. See sections 10.44-10.47 for full forms and abbreviations.
 
General Format 
 
 Full Note: 
1. Name of the Book (in roman and often abbreviated) Chapter:Verse (Version being Cited)
 
Example Traditional Version:

1. Matt. 1:18-25 (Authorized (King James) Version).

Example Shortened Version:

1. Mt 1:18-25 (AV).

Subsequent Note: 

Same as full note above.
 
Bibliography:
Not included.