40 Powerful Bible Verses About Backstabbing And Betrayal

At some point in our lives, we must have experienced the sting of backstabbing and betrayal, a moment where confidence was broken especially from those we love and lest expected hurts from. The scars that emanates from betrayals can sometimes remain permanent, causing us more pains filled with regrets. But the Bible has offered us wisdom on how to deal with backstabbers and heal from the pains they cause us. Jesus Christ our head, was betrayed by his own disciple, and his reaction is a guide for us as his followers on how to cope and live with those who betray us. Join us in this blog as we thoroughly study some powerful Bible verses that will help us to navigate through the storm of broken trust and deception.

One of the most profound aftermath of backstabbing, is that it does not only break the heart, it also darkens the soul. Some people who have been betrayed might become revengeful, wicked and isolating. And another sad thing about backstabbing and betrayal is that, most times it doesn’t come from strangers but rather it comes from people we love and trust. It is important for us to note that when ever we get back-stabbed by someone, it is a reflection of their character and not ours. Let us steadfastly follow Jesus, because only in him, we will find comfort in all hurts and pains.

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What Does The Bible Say About Backstabbing And Betrayal?

The Bible has plainly stated it’s take on backstabbing and betrayal. These are characters are not Christ-like.  These behaviors, first ruin our relationship with God, then our relationships with friends, family and colleagues. The Bible proffers us understanding on how to avoid backstabbing our brothers and sisters. Let us see the book of Proverbs 25:9-10 “When arguing with your neighbor, don’t betray another person’s secret. Others may accuse of gossip, and you will never regain your good reputation”. In this passage, Jesus did not only tell us to avoid betrayal, he also taught us about one of the consequences of betraying one another.

Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen”. This passage of the Bible does not only forbid the act of betraying one another, but also encourages positivity. Here are some Bible verses that teaches about backstabbing and betrayal;

Bible Verses About Backstabbing

1. And as they were eating, He said, ‘Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me. – Matthew 26:21
2. For it is not an enemy who reproaches me; Then I could bear it. Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me; Then I could hide from him. But it was you, a man my equal, My companion and my acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, And walked to the house of God in the throng. – Psalm 55:12-14
3. 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. – John 13:21
4. When arguing with your neighbor, don’t betray another person’s secret. Others may accuse you of gossip, and you will never regain your good reputation. – Proverbs 25:9-10
5. But Jesus asked him, ‘Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss? – Luke 22:48
6. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. – Proverbs 27:6
7. Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me. – Psalm 41:9
8. 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 pieces of silver. – Matthew 26:14-15
9. A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. – Proverbs 11:13
10. Your relatives, members of your own family— even they have betrayed you; they have raised a loud cry against you. Do not trust them, though they speak well of you. – Jeremiah 12:6
11. Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over. – Mark 14:10-11
12. My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant. His talk is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords. – Psalm 55:20-21
13. While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspiracy grew strong, and Absalom’s following kept on increasing. – 2 Samuel 15:12
14. For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. – Matthew 6:14-15
15. So when the Midianite merchants came by, his brothers pulled Joseph up out of the cistern and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. – Genesis 37:28
16. All my intimate friends detest me; those I love have turned against me. – Job 19:19
17. Because of all my enemies, I am the utter contempt of my neighbors and an object of dread to my closest friends— those who see me on the street flee from me. – Psalm 31:11
18. When Delilah saw that he had told her everything, she sent word to the rulers of the Philistines, ‘Come back once more; he has told me everything.’ So the rulers of the Philistines returned with the silver in their hands. – Judges 16:18
19. But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. – 2 Timothy 3:1-4
20. If someone asks, ‘What are these wounds on your body?’ they will answer, ‘The wounds I was given at the house of my friends. – Zechariah 13:6
21. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit. The poison of vipers is on their lips. Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness. – Romans 3:13-14
22. 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
23. Now David had been told, ‘Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.’ So David prayed, ‘Lord, turn Ahithophel’s counsel into foolishness. – 2 Samuel 15:31
24. Whoever … slanders his neighbor, him will I destroy. Psalm 101:5
25. You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor; I am the Lord. You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. Leviticus 19:16-17
26. You give your mouth to evil, and your tongue frames deceit. You sit and speak against your brother; you slander your own mother’s son. These things you have done, and I kept silent; you thought that I was altogether like you; but I will reprove you, and set them in order before your eyes. Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, and there be none to deliver. Psalm 50:19-22
27. Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law (the Word of God) and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one Lawgiver who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another? James 4:11-13
28. Revilers (backbiters) … will not inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:10
29. A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. – Proverbs 16:28
    Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings. – 1 Peter 2:1-25
30.  But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. – Matthew 5:44
31.  Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. – Matthew 26:14-16 
32. Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents. – Romans 1:30
33.  For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness. – Romans 1:18
34.  He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. – Proverbs 20:19
35. A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. – Proverbs 19:5
36. Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers. – Romans 1:29
37.  He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. 26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. – Proverbs 26:24-26
38.  A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. – Proverbs 11:13
39.  Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious. – 1 Peter 2:1-25
40.  Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. – Romans 1:30-32