1 Peter 2:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

Complete Jewish Bible:

For it is God’s will that your doing good should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.

Berean Standard Bible:

For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

American Standard Version:

For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G3754} so^{G3779} is^{G2076} the will^{G2307} of God^{G2316}, that with well doing^{G15} ye may put to silence^{G5392} the ignorance^{G56} of foolish^{G878} men^{G444}:

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Peter 3:17

For [it is] better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

Titus 2:8

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

Matthew 7:26

And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

1 Peter 2:12

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by [your] good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Jeremiah 4:22

For my people [is] foolish, they have not known me; they [are] sottish children, and they have none understanding: they [are] wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.

1 Thessalonians 4:3

For this is the will of God, [even] your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

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Commentary for 1 Peter 2:15

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Strong's Number: G3779
There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὕτω
Transliteration: hoútō
Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
Strong's Number: G2076
There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐστί
Transliteration: estí
Pronunciation: es-tee'
Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Strong's Number: G2307
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θέλημα
Transliteration: thélēma
Pronunciation: thel'-ay-mah
Description: from the prolonged form of θέλω; a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination:-- desire, pleasure, will.
Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Strong's Number: G15
There are 3477 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀγαθοποιέω
Transliteration: agathopoiéō
Pronunciation: ag-ath-op-oy-eh'-o
Description: from ἀγαθοποιός; to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty):--(when) do good (well).
Strong's Number: G5392
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φιμόω
Transliteration: phimóō
Pronunciation: fee-mo'-o
Description: from (a muzzle); to muzzle:--muzzle.
Strong's Number: G56
There are 6201 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀγνωσία
Transliteration: agnōsía
Pronunciation: ag-no-see'-ah
Description: from Α (as negative particle) and γνῶσις; ignorance (properly, the state):--ignorance, not the knowledge.
Strong's Number: G878
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄφρων
Transliteration: áphrōn
Pronunciation: af'-rone
Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and φρήν; properly, mindless, i.e. stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving:--fool(-ish), unwise.
Strong's Number: G444
There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
Transliteration: ánthrōpos
Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.

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