Infidelity is a deeply painful betrayal that can break hearts and relationships.
The Bible addresses this issue with clarity, offering guidance, warnings, and hope for healing and restoration.
God’s Word teaches us about the sanctity of marriage, the consequences of unfaithfulness, and the power of forgiveness.
These verses remind us of God’s design for relationships and His grace for those seeking to rebuild trust and commitment.
Bible Verses About Infidelity
1. Exodus 20:14
“You shall not commit adultery.”
2. Proverbs 6:32
“But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.”
3. Matthew 5:27-28
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
4. Hebrews 13:4
“Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.”
5. Proverbs 5:18-19
“May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. A loving doe, a graceful deer—may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love.”
6. Malachi 2:14-16
“You ask, ‘Why?’ It is because the Lord is the witness between you and the wife of your youth. You have been unfaithful to her, though she is your partner, the wife of your marriage covenant.”
7. 1 Corinthians 6:18
“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.”
8. Luke 16:10
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
9. Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
10. Proverbs 12:4
“A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.”
11. Matthew 19:9
“I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”
12. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
13. James 4:7
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
14. Proverbs 4:23
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
15. 1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
16. 1 Corinthians 10:13
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
17. Galatians 5:16
“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
18. 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.”
19. Colossians 3:5
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.”
20. Ephesians 5:3
“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.”
21. Matthew 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
22. Psalm 119:9
“How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.”
23. Job 31:1
“I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman.”
24. Romans 13:13-14
“Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.”
25. Mark 10:9
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
26. 2 Timothy 2:22
“Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
27. Proverbs 14:12
“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.”
28. James 1:14-15
“But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.”
29. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4
“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable.”
30. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.”
31. Hebrews 10:26
“If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left.”
32. Titus 2:11-12
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.”
33. Hosea 2:19-20
“I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord.”
34. Revelation 21:8
“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
Our Thoughts on What the Bible Says About Infidelity
The Bible speaks clearly about the destructive nature of infidelity and its consequences on individuals, families, and communities.
It emphasizes the sanctity of marriage as a covenant designed by God, calling us to honor and protect it through faithfulness and love.
Infidelity breaks trust between partners and disrupts the divine relationship with God.
God’s Word, however, offers hope and restoration for those who repent.
Verses like 1 John 1:9 remind us of His mercy and willingness to forgive.
Individuals and couples can experience healing and reconciliation through confession, humility, and a commitment to change.
His grace provides the strength needed to rebuild broken relationships and restore trust.
Lastly, the Bible encourages us to guard our hearts, remain vigilant against temptation, and prioritize God’s design for love and commitment.
Faithfulness reflects God’s character and glorifies Him in our relationships.
By relying on His Word and Spirit, we can navigate challenges, honor our commitments, and live lives that exemplify His grace and truth.