1 Peter 2:15,21
1 Peter 2:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men
I Peter 2:21 New King James Version (NKJV)
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps
1 Peter 2:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you.
1 Peter 2:21 New Living Translation (NLT)
For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.
1 Peter 2:13-17 The Message (MSG)
Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God’s emissaries for keeping order. It is God’s will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you’re a danger to society. Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.
1 Peter 2:21-25 The Message (MSG)
This is the kind of life you’ve been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step. He never did one thing wrong, Not once said anything amiss. They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you’re named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls.
1 Peter 2:15 King James Version (KJV)
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men
1 Peter 2:21 King James Version (KJV)
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps
1 Peter 2:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.
1 Peter 2:21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps
1 Peter 2:15 New Century Version (NCV)
It is God’s desire that by doing good you should stop foolish people from saying stupid things about you.
1 Peter 2:21 New Century Version (NCV)
This is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did.
1 Peter 2:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men
1 Peter 2:21 American Standard Version (ASV)
For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps
1 Peter 2:15 New International Version (NIV)
For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.
1 Peter 2:21 New International Version (NIV)
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
1 Peter 2:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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.
1 Peter 2:21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For [as a believer] you have been called for this purpose, since Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you may follow in His footsteps.
1 Peter 2:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
For it is God’s will for you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing what is right.
1 Peter 2:21 The Passion Translation (TPT)
In fact, you were called to live this way, because Christ also suffered in your place, leaving you his example for you to follow.
1 Peter 2:15 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.
