The Geneva Bible is a version of the Bible that was first published in 1560. It was one of the most popular English translations of the Bible during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Geneva Bible was the first English Bible to use verse numbers and was also the first to include extensive study notes. It was produced by English exiles in Geneva during the reign of Queen Mary I of England, who was known for her persecution of Protestants. The Geneva Bible was highly influential in shaping English Protestantism and was the Bible of choice for many Puritans and Pilgrims.