en_tw/bible/kt/godly.md

# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/figs-nominaladj))
* 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](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)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H430, H2623, G516, G2124, G2150, G2152, G2153, G2316, G2317
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			`* 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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			`* [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)`
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			`* Strong's: H430, H2623, G516, G2124, G2150, G2152, G2153, G2316, G2317`