The Bible says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6).

  1. 1 Timothy 2:10 – …but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.
  2. 1 Timothy 3:16 – Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
  3. 1 Timothy 4:7, 8 – Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
  4. 1 Timothy 5:4 – But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
  5. 1 Timothy 6:3 – If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness…
  6. 1 Timothy 6:5 – …and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.
  7. 1 Timothy 6:6 – But godliness with contentment is great gain.
  8. 1 Timothy 6:11 – But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
  9. 2 Timothy 3:5 – having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.
  10. Titus 1:1 – Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness.

Bible Verses on Godliness in 2 Peter

  1. 2 Peter 1:3 – His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence…
  2. 2 Peter 1:5-7 – For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.
  3. 2 Peter 3:10-11 – The day of the Lord will come like a thief,and then the heavens will pass away with a roar…Since all these things are thus to be dissolved,what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness,waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God…