Does quoting the bible require a citation in the text or reference?

Cite The Bible in text only. However, try to ensure the specific Bible reference of Book, Chapter, and Verse where it is taken from is given somewhere: it may be in the text itself, or a footnote at the bottom of the page, the end of the Chapter, or in a Reference section at the back of the book. As there are so many different versions of the Bible available it is also a good idea to mention the actual Bible Version used as they do vary.

For example,

(i) "The Bible says in Exodus 20:13 "Thou shalt not kill 1"

[with Footnote saying: " 1 King James version"]

OR

(ii) "The Bible says "Thou shalt not kill 1"

[with Footnote saying: " 1 Ex 20:13 "]

OR

(iii) "The Bible says "Thou shalt not kill 1"

[with Footnote saying: " 1 Ex 20:13 in King James version"]

OR

(iv) "The Bible says "Thou shalt not kill 1"

[with Footnote saying: " 1 From Ex 20:13 in King James version; NASB (New American Standard Bible) and NKJ (New King James) both render verse "You shall not murder."]

As the Bible can be used to prove anything, serious academic works such as commentaries or textbooks require solid accredited references: novels do not.