Catena: Bible & Commentaries
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About Catena: Bible & Commentaries
Catena is the Bible with verse-by-verse commentary from the church fathers. This gives you insights on the scripture by early Christian theologians, whose faith is the basis of all Christians.
Catena brings the faith that was taught by Christ, preached by the Apostles and kept by the fathers. Commentaries from the original Church perspective speaks to the deeper experience in the roots of the authentic faith.
If you are looking for authoritative guidance in interpreting Scripture, understanding the early church, and learning how to apply the Word of God to your spiritual life, Catena will be a treasured resource for you
God Bless!
Catena brings the faith that was taught by Christ, preached by the Apostles and kept by the fathers. Commentaries from the original Church perspective speaks to the deeper experience in the roots of the authentic faith.
If you are looking for authoritative guidance in interpreting Scripture, understanding the early church, and learning how to apply the Word of God to your spiritual life, Catena will be a treasured resource for you
God Bless!
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What's New in the Latest Version 5.5.1
Last updated on Jan 14, 2023
Old Versions
Try Catena Search for commentaries & verses!
If you would like to support the service and help it grow, please consider a donation at catenabible.com/donate
If you would like to support the service and help it grow, please consider a donation at catenabible.com/donate
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Version History
5.5.1
Jan 14, 2023
Try Catena Search for commentaries & verses!
If you would like to support the service and help it grow, please consider a donation at catenabible.com/donate
If you would like to support the service and help it grow, please consider a donation at catenabible.com/donate
5.5
Dec 28, 2022
NEW: Search commentaries & verses.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
If you would like to support the service and help it grow, please consider a donation at catenabible.com/donate
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
If you would like to support the service and help it grow, please consider a donation at catenabible.com/donate
5.4.1
Dec 17, 2022
Introducing, Commentary Context! Now you can read a full chapter of scripture with commentaries from a church father right alongside. Just scroll to the bottom and tap "Read all commentaries". God bless!
5.4
Dec 11, 2022
Introducing, Commentary Context: Now you can read a full chapter of scripture with commentaries from a church father right alongside. Just scroll to the bottom and tap "Read all commentaries". God bless!
5.3.1
Nov 11, 2022
We have made a few bug fixes to improve issues with login, plans, and adding notes on favorites.
God bless!
God bless!
5.3
Sep 22, 2022
[Paragraphs] Catena now formats the Bible in traditional paragraphs for easier reading! You can switch back to line-by-line in the settings.
[Donations] After 7 years of building Catena, we have introduced a donation option in the settings. There is so much the team would like to do for you and donations will help us grow the service. If you would like to support Catena in bringing Apostolic Christianity to every person, everywhere, please consider a donation to the service.
[Donations] After 7 years of building Catena, we have introduced a donation option in the settings. There is so much the team would like to do for you and donations will help us grow the service. If you would like to support Catena in bringing Apostolic Christianity to every person, everywhere, please consider a donation to the service.
5.2.3
Sep 11, 2022
Catena now formats the Bible in traditional paragraphs for easier reading!
We have also introduced a donation option in the settings. There is so much the team would like to do for you and donations will help us grow the service. If you would like to support Catena in bringing Apostolic Christianity to every person, everywhere, please consider a donation to the service.
We have also introduced a donation option in the settings. There is so much the team would like to do for you and donations will help us grow the service. If you would like to support Catena in bringing Apostolic Christianity to every person, everywhere, please consider a donation to the service.
5.2.2
Apr 1, 2022
Create your own Bible Plan on Catena. Choose the books, chapters, and date you want to read by.
5.2.1
Mar 4, 2022
Announcing Catena's Bible Plan generator!
Create your own Bible plan, or try one of the presets (e.g. "Bible in 365 days")
Features:
- Chapters now include section headers (e.g. Matthew 5:1, "The Beatitudes")
- Jesus' words are now italicized
- Dark mode for settings screen
Create your own Bible plan, or try one of the presets (e.g. "Bible in 365 days")
Features:
- Chapters now include section headers (e.g. Matthew 5:1, "The Beatitudes")
- Jesus' words are now italicized
- Dark mode for settings screen
5.2
Feb 28, 2022
Announcing Catena's Bible Plan generator! Create your own Bible plan, or try one of the presets (e.g. "4 Gospels in 4 Months")
Additional Features:
- Chapters now include section headers (e.g. Matthew 5:1, "The Beatitudes")
- Jesus' words are now italicized
- Dark mode for settings screen
Additional Features:
- Chapters now include section headers (e.g. Matthew 5:1, "The Beatitudes")
- Jesus' words are now italicized
- Dark mode for settings screen
5.1
Aug 23, 2021
Announcing the NKJV and NIV Bible versions now available on Catena, God Bless!
5.0
Feb 27, 2021
We have improved our design to make the Catena experience the best it can be!
Share your feedback with us, we'd love to hear it.
God bless
Share your feedback with us, we'd love to hear it.
God bless
4.6
Dec 6, 2020
NEW! Watch videos on Catena on the Video Tab!
Tap any verse while watching to read the commentaries side-by-side with the video!
Tap any verse while watching to read the commentaries side-by-side with the video!
4.5.1
Sep 10, 2020
- Watch videos verse-by-verse! Swipe left on the carousel to access the video card!
- Take notes on verses and commentaries! Just tap "Add Note" when favoriting to a collection!
- Take notes on verses and commentaries! Just tap "Add Note" when favoriting to a collection!
4.5
Aug 24, 2020
- Watch videos verse-by-verse! Swipe left on the carousel to access the video card!
- Take notes on verses and commentaries! Just tap "Add Note" when favoriting to a collection!
- Take notes on verses and commentaries! Just tap "Add Note" when favoriting to a collection!
4.4.2
Jul 6, 2020
NEW BIBLE VERSIONS: Douay-Rheims, RSV, ASV, and more!
4.3.3
Jun 24, 2020
Improvements and bug fixes to improve the Catena experience.
4.3.2
Jun 16, 2020
Swipe to the last card on a verse to see Bible Studies that mention it!
Try Matthew 5:4!
God Bless!
Try Matthew 5:4!
God Bless!
4.3.1
Jun 12, 2020
BIG Catena Update!
- Swipe to the last card to watch Bible Studies that discuss a verse
- Sign In with Facebook, Apple, and Google
- Addition of Greek Lectionary for Daily Readings
- Now you can set a daily notification with a quote of the day!
- Swipe to the last card to watch Bible Studies that discuss a verse
- Sign In with Facebook, Apple, and Google
- Addition of Greek Lectionary for Daily Readings
- Now you can set a daily notification with a quote of the day!
4.3
Jun 10, 2020
BIG Catena Update!
- Swipe to the last card to watch Bible Studies that discuss a verse
- Sign In with Facebook, Apple, and Google
- Addition of Greek Lectionary for Daily Readings
- Now you can set a daily notification with a quote of the day!
- ...and MUCH MORE!
- Swipe to the last card to watch Bible Studies that discuss a verse
- Sign In with Facebook, Apple, and Google
- Addition of Greek Lectionary for Daily Readings
- Now you can set a daily notification with a quote of the day!
- ...and MUCH MORE!
4.2.2
May 7, 2020
Watch LIVE Bible Studies and Christian Discussion on Catena!
4.2.1
May 4, 2020
Bug fixes and improvements for a better Catena experience!
4.2
Apr 27, 2020
Announcing, Catena LIVE!
a Christian content platform with Bible studies and discussions, rooted in Catena's apostolic content!
Open the Live tab and find several shows for you to watch to deepen your relationship with God.
a Christian content platform with Bible studies and discussions, rooted in Catena's apostolic content!
Open the Live tab and find several shows for you to watch to deepen your relationship with God.
4.1.2
Apr 8, 2020
Announcing Live Bible Studies and Apostolic Christian Discussion on Catena!
Checkout the new Live tab!
Checkout the new Live tab!
4.1
Apr 5, 2020
Announcing, Catena LIVE!
a Christian content platform with Bible studies and discussions, rooted in Catena’s apostolic content!
Open the Live tab and find several shows for you to watch to deepen your relationship with God.
a Christian content platform with Bible studies and discussions, rooted in Catena’s apostolic content!
Open the Live tab and find several shows for you to watch to deepen your relationship with God.
Catena: Bible & Commentaries FAQ
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iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
Catena: Bible & Commentaries supports English
