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, Bible in Basic English
“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”
“For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: ”
“For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”
“For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.”
“For so is the will of God, that by doing well you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”
“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”
Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.
Keep all the laws of men because of the Lord; those of the king, who is over all,
And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.
Because it is God's pleasure that foolish and narrow-minded men may be put to shame by your good behaviour:
As those who are free, not using your free position as a cover for wrongdoing, but living as the servants of God;
Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.
Servants, take orders from your masters with all respect; not only if they are good and gentle, but even if they are bad-humoured.