Perhaps we can all agree that being betrayed is one of the worst feelings ever– especially if it’s by someone we trusted in our lives. But we need to remember that these things are out of our control, and we can’t cling to this feeling forever. We need to move on, and what better way to move past a recent betrayal than to surrender it to God?
Here are 16 bible verses to look up to when you need to restore your trust after being betrayed. May these verses find you well and be a source of comfort in these challenging times.
Luke 22:61-62
“The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.” – Luke 22:61-62
The rawest form of betrayal known in the Bible was that of Peter. One can only imagine the pain Jesus felt knowing beforehand that one of His disciples, whom He trusted, would betray Him. And when Jesus looked at Peter, the pain was real, but so was the grace. Jesus didn’t hold onto the hurt—He forgave Peter and used him in powerful ways. This shows us that even in betrayal, there’s a way back through forgiveness, grace, and even trust – little by little.
John 12:40
“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see nor understand with their hearts, nor turn—and I would heal them.” – John 12:40
Sometimes, the people who hurt you don’t even realize what they’ve done. Their hearts are just not in the right place. It helps to know that God sees the bigger picture, even when others don’t. And sometimes, their blindness to the pain they’ve caused is something only God can heal.
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7
Anxiety and betrayal often go hand-in-hand, but this verse gives you an alternative way of dealing with it. Instead of sitting with that anxiety and suffering alone, talk to God about it. Pour your heart out to Him and ask for ways to slowly rebuild your trust with people, and He promises peace in return. It’s like trading in your worry for God’s calming presence.
1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
When someone betrays you, the anxiety can hit hard. You start second-guessing everything. But God is saying, “Just give it all to me. I can handle it.” Seriously, He’s inviting you to dump all that stress and frustration on Him because He cares about every single thing you’re going through, and He surely knows how to heal your broken heart and make you trust people again.
Psalm 118:8
“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.” – Psalm 118:8
Here’s a tough pill to swallow: people mess up, and people will let you down. Even the ones we care about. What can we do? It’s part of life. But this verse isn’t telling you to shut people out forever—it’s just reminding you that you still have God who is 100% trustworthy. When people fail you, God won’t. He’s the safe place you can always run to.
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3
You know that feeling of being stuck in your head, replaying the betrayal over and over? This verse tells us that God can bring peace that drowns out all that noise. It’s not about pretending everything is fine—it’s about shifting your focus from the betrayal to God’s faithfulness because He’s been through betrayal Himself. If you keep your mind on Him, He’ll calm the storm inside, and offer a peace unlike any other.
Psalm 25:1-2
“In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.” – Psalm 25:1-2
Betrayal can leave us feeling embarrassed or ashamed, like, why didn’t we see that coming? We should have seen it coming. But David’s prayer here is simple: “God, I trust you—don’t let this mess ruin me.” God is faithful, and He won’t let betrayal define you. He’s got your back, even when you feel exposed.
Matthew 11:28-29
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28-29
After being betrayed, the emotional exhaustion is real– it’s like carrying around a massive weight. You feel drained, angry, and defeated. Jesus knows you’re tired, that’s why He promises you rest, and not just sleep, but deep soul-rest. When people let you down, go to Him. He’s the one place where you can just be, without pretending everything’s okay. Maybe then you can think clearly about trusting people again.
Romans 12:19
“Do not take revenge, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord” – Romans 12:19
It’s so tempting to want to get back at the person who hurt you–let alone betrayed you. But honestly, revenge just drags you down. God here is saying, “Let me handle it.” because He sees the whole situation and will deal with it in His own time. Letting go of revenge frees you to focus on healing and restoring your faith in people instead of staying bitter.
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Your head might be spinning now as you try to make sense of this. But God says to stop relying on your understanding and let Him see things you cannot. Even when nothing makes sense, we can trust that He is working behind the scenes in ways we cannot begin to imagine.
Ephesians 4:31-32
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:31-32
When we are angry at someone, we want to hurt them or get back at them in any way possible. What we do not realize is that holding onto that anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to get hurt; we are only hurting ourselves.
This verse isn’t saying you have to forget what happened; it just encourages you to release the bitterness. Forgiving someone who betrayed you doesn’t mean they were right—it means you’re choosing peace over bitterness because they’re not worth it anyway.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Life, in general, has its way of crushing us, and in this case, it’s in the form of betrayal. However, fear not because, with God, we are basically indestructible. This verse is here to remind you that while you feel like life is pressing you hard, it can’t crush you. Trust that God’s strength will always be stronger and will find its way to pull you in. After all, you’re more resilient than this betrayal.
John 16:33
“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
Jesus isn’t sugarcoating things here—He straight-up tells us that trouble, including betrayal, is part of life. But here’s the good news: He’s already won. He’s overcome the very things that are hurting you now. That means you don’t have to face betrayal alone or in defeat.
James 1:12
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” – James 1:12
Getting through betrayal is tough, no doubt about it. But there’s also a blessing waiting for those who don’t give up. Find comfort from the fact that with God, you are seen– He always sees the pain you’re going through, and if you hang in there, He promises something good on the other side. This isn’t the end of your story.
John 14:1
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” – John 14:1
When trust is broken, it’s easy to let your heart be weighed down by anxiety. Jesus gets that. He’s telling you not to let betrayal take over your peace. Trust in Him. He’s got you covered, even when others don’t. He’s basically saying, “You don’t have to carry this all by yourself.”
Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13
I get it; forgiving is the last thing you want to do now. But thinking about how much God has forgiven us can help us show the same kindness to others. Forgiving someone who hurt you doesn’t mean you forget what they did—it’s about letting go of the grudge because, let’s face it, holding onto it doesn’t do any good.
Life Does Not End with Betrayal
At the end of the day, it’s okay to feel hurt, sad, and angry about being betrayed—we’ve all been through that. However, always remember that we have a God–a merciful and compassionate one—who will get us through it all.
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