Carpenter Bible Commentary
James Tansley Reference iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Carpenter Bible Commentary is a free Reference app for iPhone and iPad by James Tansley. Rated 5.0/5 from 5 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 5 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 217 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Mar 2
- 2026 · v1.1
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About Carpenter Bible Commentary
Carpenter is a Bible commentary app built for the everyday reader. It pairs every chapter of Scripture with Matthew Henry's trusted commentary so you can study any passage and actually understand what you're reading. The full commentary is included free, with no ads, no account required, and no internet connection needed after download. TWO READING MODES Switch between Matthew Henry's original 18th-century text and a modern English paraphrase. Read in whichever voice speaks to you. BROWSE THE FULL BIBLE All 66 books, every chapter, both Old and New Testament. Tap into any chapter and start reading. SEARCH SCRIPTURE AND COMMENTARY Look up any verse reference or keyword. Search results span both the biblical text and English commentary, so you can find what you need whether you remember the exact wording or the general idea. DAILY READING Open the app each day to a fresh passage with its commentary, ready to read. A simple way to build a consistent habit without a rigid plan. BOOKMARKS AND HIGHLIGHTS (Premium) Save chapters you want to revisit. Long-press any verse to highlight individual words or phrases in color. Your bookmarks and highlights stay with you across sessions. PERSONAL PRAYERS (Premium) Write prayers in your own words and weave in Scripture verses and commentary excerpts directly from the text. Share them with others or keep them private. DESIGNED FOR READING Carpenter uses warm serif typography, comfortable spacing, and light or dark themes to keep the focus on the text. Adjust font size to your preference. Premium features (prayers, bookmarks, and highlights) are available with a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions.
Ratings & reviews
5.0
5 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated March 2, 2026
Fixed some minor bugs and a crash when using the side scroll bar.
App privacy
The developer, James Tansley, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
Used for: App Functionality
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