Resource Library
Import Bibles, magazines, and publications into your personal library for offline study.
~3 minutes to learnWhat is the Resource Library?
The Resource Library is your personal collection of study materials stored directly on your device. Files you import stay local — they are never uploaded to the server. This keeps copyrighted materials private while giving you instant offline access.
Supported formats
- EPUB — e-books and publications from any publisher
- MySword / MyBible — Bible database files (.mybible, .bbl.mybible)
- e-Sword — Bible database files (.bblx, .bbli)
- JSON — Bible data in JSON format
- HTML / TXT — articles and plain text documents
Looking for a Bible to import? Where to Find Bibles is a directory of the sites that publish them, filterable by language and by format — including the e-Sword and MySword module libraries.
How to import
Open Your Library
Go to My Library from the profile menu or navigation bar.
Drop or browse for a file
Drag a file onto the import zone, or click Browse files to pick one from your device. The app analyzes the file and shows what it found — title, type, language, and format.
Confirm and import
Review the detection result and click Import. The file is parsed and stored in your browser's local storage. For large Bibles, this may take a few seconds.
If you import the same file twice, the duplicate is automatically skipped.
Browse and study
Your imported resources are on the shelf that Open something to read and comment on opens from the dashboard, and on My Library. Click a resource to browse its contents — chapters, articles, or sections. From there, you can start studying and preparing comments.
Default Bibles
Comment Coach comes with free Bibles available for one-click installation — no file needed. Look for the Available Bibles section and click Install. You can also browse the Bible Catalog for 179 translations.
Managing resources
To remove a resource, click Remove next to it in your Library. This deletes it from your device only — the original file is unaffected. You can always re-import it.
The storage bar shows how much local space your library uses. Most Bibles are 1-5 MB each.
Tips
- Import both an English and a Spanish Bible for bilingual study workflows
- EPUB files are automatically parsed with full article structure — paragraphs, questions, and scripture citations are all preserved. For example, jw.org/library offers hundreds of publications as free EPUBs in hundreds of languages — Bibles, magazines, and books with a scripture and short commentary for every day of the year
- Scripture citations — when an EPUB article includes embedded verse footnotes, they are automatically extracted during import. You'll see cited scriptures in the Paragraph Workspace when preparing comments
- Resources stay on your device even when offline — no internet needed to look up verses
- To move your library to another device, see the Sync & Backup guide
FAQ
Are my imported files uploaded to the server?
No. Files are parsed and stored entirely in your browser's local storage (IndexedDB). The server never sees the content.
What happens if I clear my browser data?
Your imported resources will be removed. You can re-import them from the original files, or use Sync or restore from a backup.
Is there a size limit?
Browser storage limits vary (typically 1-50 GB per site). The storage bar in your Library shows your current usage.