For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
1 Peter 2:15 in context
1 Peter 2:12–18
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having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation.
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Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme,
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or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.
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For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
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Live as free people, yet not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
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Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
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Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.
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