I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:
"Godliness" (Gr. eusebeia, 1 Timothy 2:2) refers to an attitude of reverence for God based on knowledge of Him. Paul used this word 10 times in the Pastorals, and this is its first occurrence. "Dignity" (semnoteti) refers to the outward manifestation of that attitude in righteous behavior.