Is “Cleanliness is next to godliness” in the Bible?

Is “Cleanliness is next to godliness” in the Bible?

Found word for word. The words exist, but not where people usually place them. The earliest match in our corpus comes from another source, listed below.

2. Therewith we touch another fact; the maiden has reached the time when she must think, of marriage, which she instinctively regards as her true destiny in life. Still it does not appear that she is betrothed though "the noblest Phaeacians are wooing thee." In simple innocence there hovers in her mind the thought of Family, yet she shows a shy reserve even before her father. With that sweet thoug
Homer's Odyssey A Commentary — Denton J. Snider, ¶338 · Public domain (US), Project Gutenberg #26275 · source

occurs you cannot do better than consult your mother, aunt, or other discreet relative that has your welfare at heart, from whom you may reasonably expect the best and most disinterested advice; and this it will be well for you to be guided by. Women of mature years can judge far better than you whether a man is likely to make a good husband. You should likewise quietly and cautiously make your ow
The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources — Anonymous, CHAPTER III. · ¶424 · Public domain (US), Project Gutenberg #26368 · source

It would appear, therefore, as beyond doubt, and the conclusion may be stated in very few words, that his religion has intensified the racial peculiarities of the Boer; has increased an already strong natural bigotry and tendency to superstition; and has helped to evolve a most unique and unpleasant personal character. What it has not done for him may be still further summarized. It has not taught
South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I Comprising a History of South Africa and its people, including the war of 1899 and 1900 — J. Castell Hopkins, CHAPTER IX. · ¶442 · Public domain (US), Project Gutenberg #41521 · source

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