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href="/bsb/1_peter/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/1_peter/2.htm">New International Version</a> For it is God&#8217s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. <a href="/nlt/1_peter/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you. <a href="/esv/1_peter/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. <a href="/bsb/1_peter/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. <a href="/blb/1_peter/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> because the will of God is this: doing good, to put to silence the ignorance of foolish men, <a href="/kjv/1_peter/2.htm">King James Bible</a> For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: <a href="/nkjv/1_peter/2.htm">New King James Version</a> For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men— <a href="/nasb_/1_peter/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For such is the will of God, that by doing right you silence the ignorance of foolish people. <a href="/nasb/1_peter/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men. <a href="/nasb77/1_peter/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men. <a href="/lsb/1_peter/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For such is the will of God that by doing good you may silence the ignorance of foolish men. <a href="/amp/1_peter/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/1_peter/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For it is God’s will that you silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good. <a href="/hcsb/1_peter/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For it is God&#8217s will that you silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good. <a href="/asv/1_peter/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: <a href="/cev/1_peter/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God wants you to silence stupid and ignorant people by doing right. <a href="/erv/1_peter/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: <a href="/gwt/1_peter/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing what is right. <a href="/gnt/1_peter/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> For God wants you to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people by the good things you do. <a href="/isv/1_peter/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> For it is God's will that by doing right you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. <a href="/msb/1_peter/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For it is God?s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. <a href="/net/1_peter/2.htm">NET Bible</a> For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good. <a href="/nheb/1_peter/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people: <a href="/wbt/1_peter/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For so is the will of God, that with well-doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: <a href="/wey/1_peter/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For it is God's will that by doing what is right you should thus silence the ignorant talk of foolish persons. <a href="/web/1_peter/2.htm">World English Bible</a> For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_peter/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> because, so is the will of God, doing good, to put to silence the ignorance of the foolish men— <a href="/blb/1_peter/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> because the will of God is this: doing good, to put to silence the ignorance of foolish men, <a href="/ylt/1_peter/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because, so is the will of God, doing good, to put to silence the ignorance of the foolish men; <a href="/slt/1_peter/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> (For so is the will of God, those doing good to silence the want of knowledge of the foolish men:)<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_peter/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For so is the will of God, that by doing well you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: <a href="/cpdv/1_peter/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For such is the will of God, that by doing good you may bring about the silence of imprudent and ignorant men, <a href="/nabre/1_peter/2.htm">New American Bible</a> For it is the will of God that by doing good you may silence the ignorance of foolish people. <a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For it is God’s will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For such is the will of God, that by your good works you may silence the mouth of foolish men, who know not God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For it is the will of God in this way that by your excellent works you may shut the mouths of fools - those who do not know God,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_peter/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For such is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men; <a href="/godbey/1_peter/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> because thus it is the will of God, that doing good you should put to shame the ignorance of the ignorant people: <a href="/haweis/1_peter/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For such is the will of God, that by well doing ye hold under restraint the ignorance of foolish men: <a href="/mace/1_peter/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and to encourage those who do well, for such is the divine pleasure, that by your good conduct you obviate the cavils of inconsiderate <a href="/wey/1_peter/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For it is God's will that by doing what is right you should thus silence the ignorant talk of foolish persons. <a href="/worrell/1_peter/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> for so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men; <a href="/worsley/1_peter/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For so is the will of God, that by your good behaviour ye may silence the ignorance of foolish men: <a href="/parallel/1_peter/2-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=390" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_peter/2.htm">Submission to Authorities</a> …14or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. 15<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2307.htm" title="2307: thelēma (N-NNS) -- An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.">will</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">that</a> <a href="/greek/15.htm" title="15: agathopoiountas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To do that which is good. From agathopoios; to be a well-doer.">by doing good</a> <a href="/greek/5392.htm" title="5392: phimoun (V-PNA) -- To muzzle, silence. From phimos; to muzzle.">you should silence</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/56.htm" title="56: agnōsian (N-AFS) -- Ignorance; specifically: willful ignorance. Ignorance.">ignorance</a> <a href="/greek/878.htm" title="878: aphronōn (Adj-GMP) -- Senseless, foolish, inconsiderate. Properly, mindless, i.e. Stupid, ignorant, egotistic, rash, or unbelieving.">of foolish</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">men.</a> 16Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/titus/2-7.htm">Titus 2:7-8</a> In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, / and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us. <a href="/romans/12-21.htm">Romans 12:21</a> Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11-12</a> and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone. <a href="/philippians/2-14.htm">Philippians 2:14-15</a> Do everything without complaining or arguing, / so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9-10</a> Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-10</a> For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord. <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5-6</a> Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. / Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. <a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">1 Timothy 6:1</a> All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. <a href="/james/3-13.htm">James 3:13</a> Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. <a href="/proverbs/3-3.htm">Proverbs 3:3-4</a> Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. / Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man. <a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17</a> The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? <a href="/psalms/37-5.htm">Psalm 37:5-6</a> Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. / He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. <a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a> The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For so is the will of God, that with well doing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:so.<a href="/1_peter/4-2.htm">1 Peter 4:2</a> That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.<a href="/ephesians/6-6.htm">Ephesians 6:6,7</a> Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; … <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3</a> For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:with.<a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a> 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.<a href="/job/5-16.htm">Job 5:16</a> So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.<a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42</a> The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.the ignorance.<a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">1 Timothy 1:13</a> Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.<a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">2 Peter 2:12</a> But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;<a href="/jude/1-10.htm">Jude 1:10</a> But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.foolish.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-6.htm">Deuteronomy 32:6</a> Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not he thy father that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee?<a href="/job/2-10.htm">Job 2:10</a> But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.<a href="/psalms/5-5.htm">Psalm 5:5</a> The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-10.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-14.htm">Ignorance</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-2.htm">Ignorant</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/james/5-5.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-14.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-23.htm">Senseless</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-12.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/james/3-2.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">Well-Doing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/31-28.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-16.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-2.htm">Ignorance</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Ignorant</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-13.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Right</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-6.htm">Senseless</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/revelation/8-1.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-17.htm">Well-Doing</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 2</div>1. <a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">He exhorts to put away wickedness;</a> 4. <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">showing that Christ is the foundation whereupon they are built.</a> 11. <a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">He beseeches them also to abstain from sinful desires;</a> 13. <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">to be obedient to authorities;</a> 18. <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">and teaches servants how to obey their masters;</a> 20. <a href="/1_peter/2-20.htm">patiently suffering for well doing, after the example of Christ.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_peter/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For it is God’s will This phrase emphasizes the divine purpose and intention behind the actions of believers. In the context of 1 Peter, the apostle Peter is addressing Christians who are facing persecution and suffering. The concept of God's will is central to the Christian faith, as seen in other scriptures such as <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>, which speaks of discerning God's will, and <a href="/ephesians/5-17.htm">Ephesians 5:17</a>, which encourages understanding what the Lord's will is. The idea is that believers are to align their actions with God's desires, reflecting His character and purposes in the world.that by doing good The call to "doing good" is a recurring theme in the New Testament, particularly in the writings of Peter and Paul. This phrase suggests active engagement in righteous and benevolent actions, which are a testimony to one's faith. In the cultural context of the early church, Christians were often misunderstood and maligned, so their good deeds served as a powerful witness to the truth of the Gospel. This aligns with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a>, where believers are encouraged to let their light shine before others through good works.you should silence the ignorance The term "silence" here implies putting to rest or refuting false accusations and misunderstandings. The "ignorance" refers to a lack of knowledge or understanding about the Christian faith and its followers. In the historical context, early Christians were often accused of subverting social norms and were misunderstood by the Roman authorities and the general populace. By living exemplary lives, Christians could counteract these misconceptions, as seen in <a href="/titus/2-7.htm">Titus 2:7-8</a>, where believers are urged to show integrity and soundness in their actions to silence opponents.of foolish men "Foolish men" in this context refers to those who lack spiritual insight and understanding, often characterized by their rejection of God's truth. The Bible frequently contrasts wisdom and foolishness, with true wisdom being rooted in the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). In <a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">1 Corinthians 1:18-25</a>, Paul discusses how the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but is the power of God to those who are being saved. The ignorance of foolish men is not just intellectual but spiritual, and the conduct of believers serves as a testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle and author of the epistle, writing to encourage and instruct believers in Asia Minor. 2. <a href="/topical/b/believers_in_asia_minor.htm">Believers in Asia Minor</a> The recipients of Peter's letter, facing persecution and misunderstanding from non-believers. 3. <a href="/topical/f/foolish_men.htm">Foolish Men</a> Those who are ignorant of God's truth and may speak against Christians out of misunderstanding or malice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_will.htm">Understanding God's Will</a> Recognize that part of God's will for believers is to engage in good works that reflect His character and truth. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_good_works.htm">The Power of Good Works</a> Good deeds are not just moral actions but are powerful testimonies that can counteract false accusations and misunderstandings. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_ignorance.htm">Responding to Ignorance</a> Instead of retaliating against those who misunderstand or oppose us, we are called to respond with consistent goodness. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_witnesses.htm">Living as Witnesses</a> Our lives should be a testament to God's truth, effectively silencing critics through our conduct. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_doing_good.htm">Perseverance in Doing Good</a> Even when faced with opposition, continue steadfastly in doing good, trusting that God uses our actions for His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_peter_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 2</a> <a href="/q/why_do_christians_act_like_non-christians.htm">Why do Christians often act just like non-Christians?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_some_churches_thrive_or_die.htm">What factors cause some churches to thrive or die?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_peter_2_13-14_with_civil_disobedience.htm">1 Peter 2:13–14: How can we reconcile the instruction to submit to all human authorities with moral responsibility and examples of civil disobedience elsewhere in the Bible? </a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_main_themes_in_1_peter.htm">What are the main themes in 1 Peter?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) For so is the will of God.--This refers to the command contained in the last two verses, which then is further explained by the clause which follows, "that with well-doing." See a very similar construction in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm" title="For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication:">1Thessalonians 4:3</a>. The "well-doing" of this and the last verse bears the most general sense of good conduct, not the special sense noticed on the "fair works" and "fair life" of <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm" title="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.">1Peter 2:12</a>.Put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.--A very contemptuous expression, the word for "put to silence" being the same as in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-9.htm" title="For it is written in the law of Moses, You shall not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treads out the corn. Does God take care for oxen?">1Corinthians 9:9</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm" title="For the scripture said, You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward.">1Timothy 5:18</a>, to "muzzle" or "gag," implying that there is something of the animal about these "foolish men." The same contempt appears in each word of the clause, even down to "men," which might be rendered "people" or "creatures." The word for "ignorance" implies a stolid and wilful ignorance, and is so used by heathen authors, as well as very markedly in the only other place in the New Testament, <a href="/1_corinthians/15-34.htm" title="Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.">1Corinthians 15:34</a>. "Foolish," too, contains moral reprobation, <a href="/luke/11-40.htm" title="You fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?">Luke 11:40</a>; <a href="/luke/12-20.htm" title="But God said to him, You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you: then whose shall those things be, which you have provided?">Luke 12:20</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/15-36.htm" title="You fool, that which you sow is not quickened, except it die:">1Corinthians 15:36</a>. suggesting thoughtlessness rather than senselessness. The definite article is also used in the Greek (as in <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-2.htm" title="And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.">2Thessalonians 3:2</a>), and again seems to indicate that St. Peter had some particular enemies in view who had brought the charges. This accusation was evidently one of a political nature; and, indeed, history shows us that the hostility of the empire to the faith was entirely based on the corporate nature of the Christian religion. They would not have minded the cultus, but they could not tolerate the Church. Pliny distinctly says in his letter to Trajan, that it was in consequence of Trajan's issuing an order against het?ri? or societies, that he was led to contend with the Christians in Bithynia. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - For so is the will of God, that with well-doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. The Gentiles speak against the Christians as evil-doers; they are to put their accusers to silence by well-doing; this is to be their answer rather than indignant self-vindication. The Greek word rendered "put to silence" (φιμοῦν) means literally "to muzzle" (comp. <a href="/matthew/22-12.htm">Matthew 22:12</a>; <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/9-10.htm">1 Corinthians 9:10</a>). The word for "ignorance" (ἀγνωσία) occurs, besides this passage, only in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-34.htm">1 Corinthians 15:34</a>, where it evidently means "culpable, self-caused ignorance." The word for "foolish" (ἄφρων) is a strong one - it means "senseless" (comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-36.htm">1 Corinthians 15:36</a>). Here it has the article, "the foolish men," i.e. those "who speak against you as evil-doers." <a href="/commentaries/1_peter/2-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. will θέλημα (thelēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2307.htm">Strong's 2307: </a> An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. that οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). by doing good ἀγαθοποιοῦντας (agathopoiountas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_15.htm">Strong's 15: </a> To do that which is good. From agathopoios; to be a well-doer. you should silence φιμοῦν (phimoun) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5392.htm">Strong's 5392: </a> To muzzle, silence. From phimos; to muzzle. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ignorance ἀγνωσίαν (agnōsian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_56.htm">Strong's 56: </a> Ignorance; specifically: willful ignorance. Ignorance. of foolish ἀφρόνων (aphronōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_878.htm">Strong's 878: </a> Senseless, foolish, inconsiderate. Properly, mindless, i.e. Stupid, ignorant, egotistic, rash, or unbelieving. men. ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. 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