1 Peter 2:15
1 Peter 2:15 New International Version (NIV)
For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.
1 Peter 2:13-17 The Message (MSG)
Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God’s emissaries for keeping order. It is God’s will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you’re a danger to society. Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.
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
1 Peter 2:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.
1 Peter 2:15 New Century Version (NCV)
It is God’s desire that by doing good you should stop foolish people from saying stupid things about you.
1 Peter 2:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
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 New King James Version (NKJV)
For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men
1 Peter 2:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For it is the will of God that by doing right you may silence (muzzle, gag) the [culpable] ignorance and irresponsible criticisms of foolish people.
1 Peter 2:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you.