Betrayal Bible Verses About Backstabbing
Betrayal is a painful experience that can shake us to our core. It can come from friends, family, or even those we trust the most. In times of betrayal, we can turn to the Bible for comfort and guidance. Here are 50 Bible verses about betrayal and backstabbing to help you navigate through these difficult times:
1. Proverbs 16:28 – A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
2. Psalm 41:9 – Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.
3. Matthew 26:50 – Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.
4. Proverbs 27:6 – Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
5. Psalm 55:12-14 – For it is not an enemy who taunts me— then I could bear it; it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me— then I could hide from him. But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend. We used to take sweet counsel together; within God’s house we walked in the throng.
6. Luke 22:47-48 – While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”
7. Proverbs 19:5 – A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape.
8. Psalm 55:20-21 – My companion stretched out his hand against his friends; he violated his covenant. His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
9. Matthew 26:14-16 – Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him.
10. Proverbs 20:19 – Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.
In times of betrayal, it can be difficult to find peace and forgiveness in our hearts. But remember that even Jesus was betrayed by those closest to him. Let these verses remind you that you are not alone in your pain, and that God is always there to comfort and guide you through the darkest of times. Trust in Him, and He will never lead you astray.