For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
Ground of directing them to submit themselves (1 Peter 2:13).
Put to silence, х fimoun (G5392)] - 'muzzle,' 'stop the mouth.'
Ignorance - spiritual: not having "the knowledge of God," therefore misconstruing His children's acts: influenced by appearances, ever ready to open their mouths, rather than their eyes and ears. Their ignorance should move the believer's pity, not anger. They judge of things which they are incapable of judging, through unbelief (1 Peter 2:12). Maintain such a walk that they shall have no charge against you, except touching your faith; so their minds shall be favourably disposed toward Christianity.