Bible Verses About
Betrayal
For the wound of betrayal — a God who never breaks faith.
“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.”
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
“Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.”
“And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.”
“And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.”
“But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?”
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about betrayal?
Scripture speaks to betrayal in passages such as Proverbs 19:5, Ephesians 6:10, Matthew 6:14. For example, Proverbs 19:5 says, “A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about betrayal?
Proverbs 19:5 — “A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.”
Which Psalm is about betrayal?
Psalms 41:9 — “Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.”