Mistreatment by others can be painful and discouraging, but the Bible teaches us how to respond in a Christ-like manner. God sees every injustice and assures us that He is our defender.
The Bible repeatedly instructs believers to show love, patience, and forgiveness even when wronged. Trusting in God’s justice allows us to overcome mistreatment without bitterness.
No act of mistreatment goes unnoticed by God. He calls His children to respond with grace while leaving vengeance to Him. Through faith, we can endure and triumph over trials.
Powerful Bible Verses About Someone Mistreating You
1. Romans 12:19
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
2. Matthew 5:44
“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.”
3. Proverbs 20:22
“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.”
4. Luke 6:27-28
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”
5. 1 Peter 3:9
“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”
6. Psalm 37:28
“For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.”
7. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
8. Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
9. Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
10. Psalm 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
11. Proverbs 24:29
“Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.”
12. Matthew 5:39
“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
13. Luke 23:34
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”
14. Psalm 34:19
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.”
15. 1 Thessalonians 5:15
“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”
16. Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
17. James 1:19-20
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
18. Ephesians 6:12
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
19. Psalm 91:14-15
“Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.”
20. Romans 12:17
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
21. 2 Timothy 3:12
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
22. 1 Corinthians 4:12
“And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it.”
23. Psalm 35:1
“Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.”
24. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
25. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.”
26. Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.”
27. Hebrews 12:3
“For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”
28. Psalm 140:4
“Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.”
29. Colossians 3:13
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
30. Galatians 6:9
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
31. Proverbs 16:7
“When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
32. Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
33. Luke 6:35
“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”
34. 2 Samuel 22:3
“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.”
35. Micah 7:7
“Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.”
Our Thought on What the Bible Says About Someone Mistreating You
The Bible offers profound wisdom on handling mistreatment. It teaches us not to seek revenge but to trust in God’s justice. He sees every wrong and will repay accordingly. Instead of responding with anger, we are encouraged to love, forgive, and pray for those who mistreat us.
Mistreatment is an opportunity to grow spiritually, developing patience and humility. Jesus Himself was mistreated, yet He chose to forgive. As His followers, we are called to reflect His love, even in the face of injustice.
While mistreatment hurts, God’s promises bring comfort. He is our defender, and His timing is perfect. If we endure with faith, He will vindicate us, strengthen us, and use our trials for His glory. In the end, those who mistreat us will answer to Him, and He will make all things right.