Betrayal is a painful experience that shakes the foundations of trust and loyalty, yet the Bible offers hope and healing for those who have been betrayed. Join us as we delve into verses that speak to the anguish of betrayal and the promise of God’s faithfulness, guiding us to find strength and forgiveness in the midst of broken relationships and wounded hearts.
Bible Verses About Betrayal
Psalm 41:9 – Betrayal can come from those closest to us
“Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me.”
Matthew 26:14-15 – The cost of betrayal can lead to grave decisions
“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.”
Proverbs 27:6 – True friends may hurt us for our good
“Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.”
Luke 22:48 – Betrayal can be a painful act from those we consider allies
“But Jesus asked him, ‘Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?'”
Jeremiah 9:4 – We should be cautious of betrayal in our midst
“Beware of your friends; do not trust anyone in your clan. For every one of them is a deceiver, and every friend a slanderer.”
Matthew 10:21 – Betrayal may stem even from our own family
“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.”
Proverbs 25:19 – Trust can be broken, leading to disappointment
“Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.”
Micah 7:5 – Betrayal can happen 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.”
Mark 14:10 – Some betray for personal gain
“Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.”
Psalm 55:12-14 – The pain of betrayal can come from trusted allies
“If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were raising himself against me, I could hide from him. But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship.”
Proverbs 20:6 – Many claim to be loyal, but true loyalty is scarce
“Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?”
Matthew 26:56 – Betrayal can lead to abandonment
“But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.”
Acts 7:52 – Betrayal has historical consequences
“Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One, and now you have betrayed and murdered him.”
Luke 6:16 – Betrayal can arise even from chosen disciples
“Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.”
Proverbs 10:18 – Concealing betrayal only deepens its impact
“Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.”
John 13:21 – Jesus acknowledges betrayal from within His circle
“After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, ‘Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me.'”
Job 19:13-14 – Betrayal can lead to isolation
“He has alienated my family from me; my acquaintances are completely estranged from me. My relatives have gone away; my closest friends have forgotten me.”
Micah 7:6 – Betrayal obscures trust even among relatives
“For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises up against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law— a man’s enemies are the members of his own household.”
1 Corinthians 15:33 – Bad company can lead to betrayal
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’
Luke 17:3 – Forgiveness is critical in the face of betrayal
“So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them.”
Galatians 6:1 – Restoration is better than revenge after betrayal
“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.”
John 6:64 – Jesus knew which of His followers would betray Him
“For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him.”
Psalm 55:16-18 – In times of betrayal, we can call on the Lord
“As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning, and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.”
Matthew 5:44 – Overcoming betrayal through love
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Romans 12:19 – Leave vengeance to God after betrayal
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
Hebrews 12:15 – Guard against bitterness from betrayal
“See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”
1 Peter 2:23 – Responding to betrayal with grace
“When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.”
Philippians 3:18 – Some enemies reveal themselves as betrayers
“For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.”
Isaiah 53:3 – Jesus endured betrayal for our sake
“He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces, he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.”
Revelation 21:8 – Betrayal leads to dire consequences
“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
Matthew 12:25 – Division can lead to betrayal among followers
“Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.”
Proverbs 16:28 – A deceitful person may cause strife and betrayal
“A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.”