“You shall not commit adultery.” – Exodus 20:14
Bible Verses About Cheating Boyfriends
Proverbs 6:32 – Adultery is a serious sin that brings destruction.
“He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself.” – Proverbs 6:32
Hebrews 13:4 – God honors the sanctity of marriage.
“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” – Hebrews 13:4
Malachi 2:16 – God hates divorce and unfaithfulness.
“For I hate divorce, says the Lord, the God of Israel, and him who covers his garment with violence, says the Lord of hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit, and do not be faithless.” – Malachi 2:16
1 Corinthians 6:18 – Flee from sexual immorality.
“Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.” – 1 Corinthians 6:18
Proverbs 5:3-5 – The dangers of a seductive woman.
“For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil, but in the end, she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.” – Proverbs 5:3-5
Galatians 6:7 – You reap what you sow.
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” – Galatians 6:7
James 4:4 – Friendship with the world is enmity with God.
“You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” – James 4:4
Matthew 5:28 – Lust in the heart is akin to adultery.
“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:28
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 – Avoid sexual immorality.
“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
Ephesians 5:5 – No inheritance in the kingdom for immoral people.
“For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.” – Ephesians 5:5
Proverbs 7:21-23 – The dangers of temptation.
“With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him. All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter.” – Proverbs 7:21-23
Luke 16:18 – Whoever divorces and remarries commits adultery.
“Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.” – Luke 16:18
Proverbs 2:16-19 – The seductress leads to death.
“So you will be delivered from the forbidden woman, from the adulteress with her smooth words, who forsakes the companion of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God.” – Proverbs 2:16-19
1 Peter 2:11 – Abstain from sinful desires.
“Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.” – 1 Peter 2:11
Matthew 19:9 – Permissible grounds for divorce.
“And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.” – Matthew 19:9
Romans 13:13-14 – Live honorably, not in immorality.
“Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy.” – Romans 13:13-14
Colossians 3:5 – Put to death earthly desires.
“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” – Colossians 3:5
Proverbs 11:3 – Integrity guides the upright.
“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.” – Proverbs 11:3
Philippians 4:8 – Think on what is pure and lovely.
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” – Philippians 4:8
Galatians 5:19-21 – Works of the flesh include immorality.
“Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these.” – Galatians 5:19-21
2 Timothy 2:22 – Flee youthful passions.
“So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.” – 2 Timothy 2:22
Revelation 21:8 – Cheaters will face punishment.
“But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” – Revelation 21:8
James 1:14-15 – Desire leads to sin and death.
“But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” – James 1:14-15
1 John 1:9 – God forgives our sins.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9
Psalm 51:10-11 – A plea for a clean heart.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.” – Psalm 51:10-11
Titus 2:11-12 – Grace teaches us to live godly lives.
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives.” – Titus 2:11-12
1 Corinthians 10:13 – God provides a way out of temptation.
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13
2 Peter 2:14 – Eyes full of adultery never cease from sin.
“They have eyes full of adultery, insatiable for sin. They entice unsteady souls. They have hearts trained in greed. Accursed children!” – 2 Peter 2:14
Final Thoughts
When faced with cheating or betrayal, it’s important to remember the teachings found in the Bible. The verses remind us of the importance of faithfulness and integrity in relationships. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time due to infidelity, seeking comfort in these scriptures can provide guidance. It’s vital to hold onto our values and seek healing through prayer and reflection.
These scriptures illuminate the weight of our choices and encourage us to pursue righteousness. They also remind us that grace is available to those who repent and seek God’s forgiveness. Remember, no relationship is beyond repair and healing is possible through God’s love and mercy.
For more insights, consider exploring Jesus’ sacrifice or read about temptation in the Bible for guidance in your walk of faith.