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That which proceeds from God, and is pleasing to him. It also signifies conformity to his will, and an assimilation to his character, Ps 12:1; Mal 2:15; 2Co 1:2; Tit 2:12. Godliness is the substance of revealed religion, 1Ti 3:16; 4:8; 2Pe 1:6.
to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ at Colossae: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father.
And confessedly great is the mystery of godliness, in him who was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory.
For bodily exercise is profitable for little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in the present world;