Bible Verses about “godliness”
The Bible contains 24 verses about godliness across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.”
“holding a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also.”
“Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;”
“For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.”
“He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
“but his delight is in Yahweh's law. On his law he meditates day and night.”
“He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.”
“that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;”
“But refuse profane and old wives' fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.”
“Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;”
“laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.”
“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
“Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;”
“and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.”
“and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;”
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
“For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to be not idle nor unfruitful to the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”
“For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can't carry anything out.”
“For there are certain men who crept in secretly, even those who were long ago written about for this condemnation: ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into indecency, and denying our only Master, God, and Lord, Jesus Christ.”
“Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,”
“But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.”
“Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.”