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:”
1 Peter 2:15 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For so is the will of God, that by doing well you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
- DARBYDarby
- Because so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye put to silence the ignorance of senseless men;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- because, so is the will of God, doing good, to put to silence the ignorance of the foolish men;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- This is the will of God: that by doing good, you may silence the ignorance of foolish people.
Context: 1 Peter 2
13Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
14Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
15For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
16As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
17Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
About 1 Peter 2: A Holy Nation
This chapter emphasizes the importance of living a holy life, as a chosen people and royal priesthood. The author also explains the role of Christ as the cornerstone and the believers as living stones in God's spiritual temple.
Commentary
In 1 Peter 2, the apostle Peter continues to encourage the believers to whom he is writing. He begins by reminding them that they are chosen by God and are a holy nation, a royal priesthood, and a people belonging to God. He then encourages them to abstain from sinful desires and to live a life of holiness and righteousness. He also reminds them that they are to be an example to the world, and to show the world the goodness of God.