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# godly, godliness #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "godly" is used to describe a person who acts in a way that honors God and shows what God is like. "Godliness" is the character quality of honoring God by doing his will.
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* A person who has godly character will show the fruits of the Holy Spirit, such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and self control.
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* The quality of godliness shows that a person has the Holy Spirit and is obeying him.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* The phrase "the godly" could be translated as "godly people" or "people who obey God." (See: [nominaladj ](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/figs-nominaladj ))
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* The adjective "godly" could be translated as "obedient to God" or "righteous" or "pleasing to God."
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* The phrase "in a godly manner" could be translated as "in a way that obeys God" or "with actions and words that please God."
* Ways to translate "godliness" could include "acting in a way that pleases God" or "obeying God" or "living in a righteous manner."
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(See also [[../other/honor.md]], [[../other/obey.md]], [[../kt/righteous.md]], [[../kt/ungodly.md]], [[../kt/unrighteous.md]])
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## Bible References: ##
* [1 Timothy 04:6-8 ](en/tn/1ti/help/04/06 )
* [2 Timothy 03:10-13 ](en/tn/2ti/help/03/10 )
* [Acts 03:11-12 ](en/tn/act/help/03/11 )
* [Hebrews 11:7 ](en/tn/heb/help/11/07 )
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