1 Peter 2:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:15 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:15 — KJV
“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”
— 1 Peter 2:15 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:15 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 2:15
“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:15: god, well, may
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:15: god, well, doing
“I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:15: god, well, doing
“And say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord GOD of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the land of Israel; They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that dwell therein. all that...: Heb. the fulness thereof”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:15: god, well, may
“And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. reject: or, frustrate”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:15: god, well, may
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