Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.

But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit.

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

For “physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.