godliness Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
godliness in Easton's Bible Dictionary
the whole of practical piety (1 Tim. 4:8; 2 Pet. 1:6). "It supposes knowledge, veneration, affection, dependence, submission, gratitude, and obedience." In 1 Tim. 3:16 it denotes the substance of revealed religion.
godliness in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
GOD'LINESS , piety resulting from the knowledge and love of God, and leading to the cheerful and constant obedience of his commands. 2 Pet 3:11. In 1 Tim 3:16 it imports the substance of revealed religion.