1 Peter 2:15

For so is the will of God, that with well doing yee may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

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

For it is God's will that by doing what is right you should thus silence the ignorant talk of foolish persons.
- Weymouth Bible

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

For so is the wille of God, that ye do wel, and make the vnkunnyngnesse of vnprudent men to be doumb.
- Wycliffe Bible

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

Wesley's Notes for 1 Peter 2:15

2:15 The ignorance - Of them who blame you, because they do not know you: a strong motive to pity them.