'Godliness' in the Bible
When Peter saw this, he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this? Or why do you stare at us, as though we had made him walk by our own power or godliness?
for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
And most certainly, the mystery of godliness is great:He was manifested in the flesh,vindicated in the Spirit,seen by angels,preached among the nations,believed on in the world,taken up in glory.
But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,
forthe training of the body has a limited benefit,but godliness is beneficial in every way,since it holds promise for the present lifeand also for the life to come.
If anyone teaches other doctrine and does not agree with the sound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the teaching that promotes godliness,
and constant disagreement among people whose minds are depraved and deprived of the truth, who imagine that godliness is a way to material gain.
But you, man of God, run from these things,and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith,love, endurance, and gentleness.
Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to build up the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,
His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.
knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness,
godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.
Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness