1 Peter 2

NET

15 For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.


Darby

15 Because so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye put to silence the ignorance of senseless menD9248;


Darby Bible Notes

men - 'Senseless men' has the article here, as showing that it is not 'some men who are foolish,' but that men (not Christians) are so, are known in that character. It is the character of all who are pointed out by the name of 'men.' It is somewhat wider than 'Gentiles,' ver. 12.


KJV

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