1 Peter 2:15 nasb — For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.

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

— 1 Peter 2:15, NASB

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1 Peter 2 — Context

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Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,

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or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.

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

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Act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of God.

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Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

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Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable.

1 Peter 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 2:15 say?
1 Peter 2:15 in the NASB reads: “For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.”
Where is 1 Peter 2:15 in the Bible?
1 Peter 2:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 15.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 2:15.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 2:15 in?
1 Peter 2:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 2:15?
1 Peter 2:15 reads (NASB): “For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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