1 Peter 2:15 net — For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

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"For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good."

— 1 Peter 2:15, NET Bible

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1 Peter 2 — Context

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and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

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Submission to Authorities Be subject to every human institution for the Lord’s sake, whether to a king as supreme

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or to governors as those he commissions to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good.

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For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

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Live as free people, not using your freedom as a pretext for evil, but as God’s slaves.

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Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.

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Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.

1 Peter 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 2:15 say?
1 Peter 2:15 in the NET Bible reads: “For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.”
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 (NET): “For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.” 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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