1 Peter 2:15
New International Version
15 For it is God’s will(A) that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.(B)
1 Peter 2:15
Amplified Bible
15 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.
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1 Peter 2:15
New Living Translation
15 It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you.
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1 Peter 2:15-17
The Message
13-17 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.
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1 Peter 2:15
King James Version
15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
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