Bible Dictionary

Godliness,

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 reli…

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

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.