People from outside the room would seize him

Keep it quiet and hope the problem disappears

Hint at it so vaguely that nobody knows what is meant

Turn it into a public accusation against everyone

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I confess that I have sinned and that my sin has betrayed your love. I cannot save myself or make myself clean. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and give you my life. Be my Lord and my Savior, and teach me to follow you faithfully. Amen.

Receive the Faithful Lord

Father, revive your Church where we have grown careless with truth and slow to love. Make us faithful in small things, honest in hard moments, and compassionate when trust is wounded. Renew our hearts so we speak truthfully and live faithfully before you, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Make Your Church Faithful in a Betraying World

Lord, when betrayal or suspicion troubles my spirit, steady me with your presence. Heal what has been wounded, guard me from bitterness, and teach me to respond with wisdom, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

For the Troubled Heart

Name the relationship or situation that feels heavy, ask God to show you what is true, then ask for courage to speak plainly and to stay faithful.

Pray About a Hard Truth

Thank God that Jesus does not hide from painful truth; thank him that he speaks clearly about betrayal and carries sorrow without pretending. Thank him that his honesty shows both courage and care.

Gratitude for Jesus' Honest Witness

Pray for any friendship, family tie, or ministry relationship where trust is strained; pray for repentance where someone has been unfaithful; pray for wisdom to rebuild trust, tell the truth gently, and protect confidence.

For Broken Trust and Close Relationships

Ταῦτα{TAF-ta###TAHF-tah###these things} εἰπὼν{ee-PON###ee-POHN###having said} ⸀ὁ{HO###HOH###(the)} Ἰησοῦς{ee-ee-SOOS###ee-ee-SOOS###Jesus} ἐταράχθη{e-ta-RA-kh-ti###eh-tah-RAH-kh-tee###(He) was troubled} τῷ{to###toh###in the} πνεύματι{PNEV-ma-ti###PNEV-mah-tih###spirit} καὶ{ke###keh###and} ἐμαρτύρησεν{e-mar-TEE-ri-sen###eh-mar-TEE-ree-sehn###testified} καὶ{ke###keh###and} εἶπεν·{EE-pen###EE-pehn###said} Ἀμὴν{a-MEEN###ah-MEEN###amen} ἀμὴν{a-MEEN###ah-MEEN###amen} λέγω{LE-go###LEH-goh###I say} ὑμῖν{hee-MEEN###hee-MEEN###to you} ὅτι{HO-ti###HOH-tih###that} εἷς{HEES###HEES###one} ἐξ{eks###ehks###of} ὑμῶν{hee-MON###hee-MOHN###you} παραδώσει{pa-ra-DO-see###pah-rah-DOH-see###(He) will betray} με.{me###meh###me}

John 13:21 — Audio GuideTAB

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