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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 who are in Colosse: Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father.
And, confessedly, great is the mystery of godliness; God was manifested in flesh, was justified in the Spirit, was seen by angels, preached among the gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which is present and that to come.
teaching us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, and righteously, and godly in the present age;