Godliness Defined

2 peter 1:5-7

2 Peter 1:5–7 NASB95

Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.

In 1 Tim. 6:3 "the doctrine which is according to godliness" signifies that which is consistent with "godliness," in contrast to false teachings William E. Vine, Vine's Expository Dictionary

1 timothy 6:3

1 Timothy 6:3 NASB95

If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness,

in Titus 1:1, "the truth which is according to godliness" is that which is productive of "godliness" William E. Vine, Vine's Expository Dictionary

Titus 1:1

Titus 1:1 NASB95

Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,

in 1 Tim. 3:16, "the mystery of godliness" is "godliness" as embodied in, and communicated through, the truths of the faith concerning Christ William E. Vine, Vine's Expository Dictionary

1 timothy 3:16

1 Timothy 3:16 NASB95

By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory.

in 2 Pet. 3:11, the word is in the plural, signifying acts of "godliness." William E. Vine, Vine's Expository Dictionary

2 peter 3:11

2 Peter 3:11 NASB95

Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,

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Usage Notes: from eu, "well," and sebomai, "to be devout," denotes that piety which, characterized by a Godward attitude,

Acts 3:12

Acts 3:12 NASB95

But when Peter saw this, he replied to the people, “Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this, or why do you gaze at us, as if by our own power or piety we had made him walk?

Piety

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Devout means to be deeply committed

Acts 10:2

Acts 10:2 NASB95

a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave many alms to the Jewish people and prayed to God continually.

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Usage Notes: denotes "piously, godly;" it is used with the verb "to live" (of manner of life) in 2 Tim. 3:12; Titus 2:12.

2 Timothy 3:12

2 Timothy 3:12 NASB95

Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Titus 2:12

Titus 2:12 NASB95

instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age,

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To worship, to reverence

mt 15:9

Matthew 15:9 NASB95

‘But in vain do they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.’ ”

a worshiper of the true God

acts 16:14

Acts 16:14 NASB95

A woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.

4576 synonymous with 4352

4352

to make obeisance, worship, reverence;