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godliness

Meaning of “godliness”

Reverence, devotion, and right conduct toward God.

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15 occurrences15 verses4 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Timothy 2:2

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Titus 1:1
PAUL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
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1611 witness · Titus 1:1 · retained source text

¶ Paul a seruant of God, and an Apostle of Iesus Christ, according to the Faith of Gods Elect, and the acknowledging of the trueth which is after godlinesse,

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Historical definitions

Piety; belief in God and reverence for his character and laws; a religious life proceeding from love and reverence toward God.

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