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| 1 Salutation (1:1-12) 1:6 In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials,1:7 so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1:6-7) | Sufferings for Christ | 3 Couple and slave (2:11-3:7) 2:19 For whenever anyone bears the pain of unjust suffering because of consciousness of God, that is a grace. (2:19) |
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| 4 Brotherhood (3:8-17) see 1-1 | see 1-1 | 6 Avoiding evils (4:7-11) see 1-1 |
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| 7 Youth and elders (4:12-5:7) 5:1 So I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed.(5:1) | Testimony | 9 Conclusion (5:12-14) 5:12 I write you this briefly through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, exhorting you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Remain firm in it.(5:12) |