What does the Bible say about betrayal?

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• Proverbs 19:5

  A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

• Ephesians 6:10-18

  [10] Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. [13] Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. [14] Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, [15] and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of peace; [16] above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. [17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; [18] with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:

• Matthew 6:14-15

  [14] "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. [15] But if you don't forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

• Psalms 41:9

  Yes, my own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, Who ate bread with me, Has lifted up his heel against me.

• Matthew 24:10

  Then many will stumble, and will deliver up one another, and will hate one another.

• Genesis 12:3

  I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you. In you will all of the families of the earth be blessed."

• Luke 22:48

  But Jesus said to him, "Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

• Matthew 7:12

  Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

• Mark 11:25

  Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.

• Luke 22:3-6

  [3] Satan entered into Judas, who was surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered with the twelve. [4] He went away, and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them. [5] They were glad, and agreed to give him money. [6] He consented, and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.

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