Being betrayed by someone you trust can be heartbreaking, but God understands your pain. Today, we’ll explore Bible verses that offer comfort and guidance for forgiving and healing after betrayal.
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Psalm 41:9 – Betrayal can come from those we trust the most
“Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me.” – Psalm 41:9
Matthew 26:14-15 – Some will betray Jesus for monetary gain
“Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?’ So they counted out for him thirty silver coins.” – Matthew 26:14-15
Proverbs 25:9 – Conflict resolution with friends can be challenging
“If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence.” – Proverbs 25:9
Luke 22:48 – Betrayal often feels personal
“But Jesus asked him, ‘Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?'” – Luke 22:48
John 13:18 – Not everyone among us is genuine
“I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfill this passage of Scripture: ‘He who shared my bread has turned against me.'” – John 13:18
Proverbs 27:6 – True friends may be hard to find amidst betrayal
“Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” – Proverbs 27:6
Jeremiah 9:4 – We must be cautious in trusting others
“Beware of your friends; do not trust anyone in your clan. For every one of them is a deceiver, and every friend a slanderer.” – Jeremiah 9:4
Mark 14:50 – In times of betrayal, some may abandon even us
“Then everyone deserted him and fled.” – Mark 14:50
Psalms 55:12-14 – Deep betrayal often comes from those close to us
“If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were rising against me, I could hide. But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship at the house of God, as we walked about among the worshipers.” – Psalms 55:12-14
Proverbs 20:6 – Many claim to be faithful friends, but few are genuine
“Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?” – Proverbs 20:6
Job 19:19 – Even family can turn against us in difficult times
“All my intimate friends detest me; those I love have turned against me.” – Job 19:19
Matthew 10:21 – Family may betray us for our faith
“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.” – Matthew 10:21
John 6:70 – Sometimes betrayal is predestined
“Then Jesus replied, ‘Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!'” – John 6:70
2 Timothy 4:10 – Even faithful followers may turn away
“For Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.” – 2 Timothy 4:10
Psalms 28:3 – Betrayers can be deceitful in their actions
“Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil, who speak cordially with their neighbors but harbor malice in their hearts.” – Psalms 28:3
Micah 7:5-6 – Distrust can rise even among loved ones
“Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a friend. Even with the woman who lies in your embrace, guard the words of your lips.” – Micah 7:5-6
Psalm 55:23 – God sees all acts of betrayal
“But you, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of decay; the bloodthirsty and deceitful will not live out half their days.” – Psalm 55:23
Proverbs 16:28 – Betrayal can create deep divisions
“A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.” – Proverbs 16:28
Matthew 7:15 – False prophets can lead to betrayal
“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.” – Matthew 7:15
Psalm 35:11 – Perjury can come from those we count as allies
“Ruthless witnesses come forward; they question me on things I know nothing about.” – Psalm 35:11
Proverbs 18:19 – Betrayal can cause irreparable damage to friendships
“A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.” – Proverbs 18:19
Luke 6:16 – A close circle may include betrayers
“Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.” – Luke 6:16
Matthew 24:10 – Betrayal and hatred may emerge in the last days
“At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other.” – Matthew 24:10
Ezekiel 22:12 – Even leaders can betray trust
“In you, they take bribes to shed blood; you take usury and excessive interest and make unjust gain from your neighbors by extortion. And you have forgotten me, declares the Sovereign Lord.” – Ezekiel 22:12
Mark 8:31 – Betrayal can accompany hard truths
“He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again.” – Mark 8:31
Psalms 109:5 – Betrayal is often unprovoked
“They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my friendship.” – Psalms 109:5
Hosea 6:7 – Humanity can betray its covenant with God
“Like Adam, they have broken the covenant; they were unfaithful to me there.” – Hosea 6:7
Proverbs 19:24 – Indifference can resemble betrayal
“A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth!” – Proverbs 19:24
Romans 16:17-18 – We must be wary of those who cause divisions
“I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.” – Romans 16:17-18