1 Peter 2:15

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

1 Peter 2:15 - Amplified Bible

For it is God's will {and} intention that by doing right [your good and honest lives] should silence (muzzle, gag) the ignorant charges {and} ill-informed criticisms of foolish persons.

1 Peter 2:15 - American Standard Version

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

1 Peter 2:15 - Bible in Basic English

Because it is God's pleasure that foolish and narrow-minded men may be put to shame by your good behaviour:

1 Peter 2:15 - Darby Bible

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

1 Peter 2:15 - English Standard Version

For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.

1 Peter 2:15 - King James Version

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 - La Biblia de las Americas

Porque esta es la voluntad de Dios: que haciendo bien, hagáis enmudecer la ignorancia de los hombres insensatos.

1 Peter 2:15 - The Message

1 Peter 2:15 - New American Standard Bible

For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.

1 Peter 2:15 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Porque ésta es la voluntad de Dios: que haciendo bien, ustedes hagan enmudecer la ignorancia de los hombres insensatos.

1 Peter 2:15 - World English Bible

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

1 Peter 2:15 - Young's Living Translation

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

1 Peter 2:15 - Additional Comments

As you submit, people see your behavior, and therefore see God. As a Christian, you help shape the world's view of God. What view are you helping shape?
In the same way, the believing wife helps shape the unbelieving husband's view of God (see 3:1).

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