15For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:


In Context

12 having your behaviour seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

13 Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

14 or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

15 For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

16 as free, and not using your freedom for a cloke of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

1 Peter 2:15 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:15For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:15For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:15For so is the will of God, that by doing well you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:15For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:15Because so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye put to silence the ignorance of senseless men;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:15For so is the will of God, that with well-doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:15For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:15because, so is the will of God, doing good, to put to silence the ignorance of the foolish men;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:15For so is the will of God, that with well doing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: