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I compiled every direct quote of Jesus into a single-page reading tool

I compiled every direct quote of Jesus into a single-page reading tool

by philll·Mar 17, 2026·3 points·0 comments

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Gospel comparison view shows how Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each recorded the same moment.

Strengths
  • Single HTML file with service worker means genuine offline support, no framework bloat.
  • Cross-gospel comparison feature is genuinely useful for scripture study workflows.
  • Zero tracking, ads, or login requirements respects user privacy completely.
Weaknesses
  • Only two translations available (KJV and WEB), limiting study depth.
  • Compare view is desktop-only, excludes mobile Bible study users.
Category
Target Audience

Bible students, theology researchers, Christians studying scripture

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Post Description

Hi HN - I wanted to read only what Jesus said — just the direct speech without the typical commentary or theological framing. Nothing I found did this well, so I built it. Maybe y'all will find it useful or interesting.

It's a single-page reading tool that presents every passage where Jesus speaks in the Gospels, organized into a unified narrative. No login, no ads, no tracking, no framework. It's a single HTML document with a service worker for offline use. CC BY-NC 4.0. I build B2B stuff for a living; it was a trip to build something like this.

The core feature is gospel passage comparison. Each passage shows which Gospels contain it, and you can click between them to see how Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each recorded the same moment. There's also a side-by-side Compare view (desktop only). And Settings to change translation (KJV & WEB), switch narrative ordering, filter by Gospel or by category (e.g., Parable, Sermon, Conflict, etc.). I also include 'footnotes' to the Gospel of Thomas for anyone interested in the parallels. The comparison feature heavily relies on the Aland Synopsis commonly used by scholars.

I'd welcome feedback on the editorial decisions, the UX, or anything else.

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