1 Peter 2:15

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Peter 2:15

BSB

For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For such is the will of God, that by doing good you may bring about the silence of imprudent and ignorant men,

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

(For so is the will of God, those doing good to silence the want of knowledge of the foolish men:)

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Peter 2:15

ForG3754Conjunction soG3779Adverb isG2076VerbthewillG2307Noun NeuterofGodG2316Noun MasculinethatwithwelldoingG15VerbyemayputtosilenceG5392VerbtheignoranceG56Noun FeminineoffoolishG878Adjective menG444Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Peter 2:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Peter 2:15

Summary

Righteous conduct refutes unreasonable criticism and ignorance

Event

Explaining righteous purpose

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD