1 Peter 2:15 KJV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 2:15

For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:So is the will of God ... refers to the institution and continuity of human governments.That by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men ... There is a charge in this that the slanders of the Christians were grounded in the ignorance and foolishness of their accusers; but there is a definite culpability both in such ignorance and in such foolishness. "In the Bible,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 2:15

1 Peter 2:15. Ye may put to silence— Ye may bridle-in. The original φιμουν, is used for putting on a muzzle, as the ancients used to do upon oxen, horses, and mules, as well as upon dogs. Fierce calumniators and zealous prosecutors, who were unacquainted with the Christian doctrine, and not possessed of the meek and benign Spirit of Christ, were not improperly considered as animals, which upon some occasions required to be muzzled. By the foolish men here spoken of, Whitby understands the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:15

15. Ground of his directing them to submit themselves ( :-). put to silence—literally, "to muzzle," "to stop the mouth." ignorance—spiritual not having "the knowledge of God," and therefore ignorant of the children of God, and misconstruing their acts; influenced by mere appearances, and ever ready to open their mouths, rather than their eyes and ears. Their ignorance should move the believer's pity, not his anger. They judge of things which they are incapable of judging through unbelief... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 2:13-17

1. Respect for everyone 2:13-17Peter continued to give directions concerning how the Christian should conduct himself or herself when dealing with the state since his readers faced suffering from this source. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 2:15

In the context Peter meant that by obeying the law we can obviate unnecessary and illegitimate criticism. Jesus did this by faithfully paying his taxes (Matthew 17:24-27; Matthew 22:21). Note that Jesus also told His disciples to pay their taxes even though Rome used their tax money for purposes contrary to God’s will. Paul taught that Christians should pay their taxes, too (Romans 13:6-7). Peter had learned that physical retaliation was not best since he had tried to defend Jesus by attacking... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Peter 2:15

2:15 men; (n-19) '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. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 2:1-25

New Life According to the Ancient Promise, and after the Example of ChristB (iii). 1 Peter 2:1-10. St. Peter considers that the Christian is the continuation of the Jewish Church. Christ’s coming has been a time of reformation (Hebrews 9:10), but there has been no break with the past. After setting forth the doctrine of salvation (1 Peter 1:3-9), he went on to show that it was the fulfilment of the doctrine of the prophets (1 Peter 1:10-12). Now, after writing about the new life of Christians... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 2:1-25

(13-4: 6) EXHORTATION TO KEEP A PURE CONSCIENCE.—It is the only charm against persecution. It is like Christ to suffer with a good conscience; and He had His reward for it, in bringing us, and even the spirits of men who had died impenitent, to God thereby. It is the very meaning of the baptism by which He saves us. To feel its beauty and safety, we have but to consider the ugliness and danger of our former life. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 2:11-25

PRUDENTIAL RULES OF CONDUCT IN VIEW OF THE HOSTILE ATTITUDE OF THE HEATHEN.—As slanders against the Christian name are rife, and bringing practical persecution on the Church, they are exhorted to extreme care about their conduct, especially in regard (1) to purity, and (2) to due subordination, whether as subjects to the officers of state, or as slaves to their masters, or as wives to their husbands (1 Peter 2:11 to 1 Peter 3:12.) read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 2:15

(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 1 Thessalonians 4:3. 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 1 Peter 2:12.Put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.—A very contemptuous expression, the word for... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 2:15

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Peter 2:15

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 2:13-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 2:15

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Peter 2:15

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 2:1-25

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 2:1-25

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 2:11-25

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 2:15

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