# godly, godliness #

## Definition: ##

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.

* A person who has godly character will show the fruits of the Holy Spirit, such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and self control.
* The quality of godliness shows that a person has the Holy Spirit and is obeying him.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* The phrase, "the godly" could be translated as, "godly people" or "people who obey God." (See: [nominaladj](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol2/src/master/content/figs_nominaladj.md))
* The adjective "godly" could be translated as "obedient to God" or "righteous" or "pleasing to God." 
* 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."

(See also [honor](../other/honor.md) **·** [obey](../other/obey.md) **·** [righteous](../kt/righteous.md) **·** [ungodly](../kt/ungodly.md) **·** [unrighteous](../kt/unrighteous.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Timothy 04:6-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ti/04/06)
* [2 Timothy 03:10-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ti/03/10)
* [Acts 03:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/03/11)
* [Hebrews 11:7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/11/07)