[1]Salutation (1 Pet 1:1-12)
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| | A(1:1-4) | | 1:2 in the foreknowledge of God the Father (1:2) (πρόγνωσιν) |
| | | B(1:5) | | | 1:5 through faith, to a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the final time. (1:5)" (σωτηρίαν) |
| | | | C(1:6-7) | | | | 1:7 the genuineness of your faith even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor (1:7) |
| | | B'(1:8-9) | | | 1:9 as you attain the goal of (your) faith, the salvation of your souls. (1:9)" (σωτηρίαν) |
| | A'(1:10-12) | | 1:10 prophets who prophesied (1:10) (προφητεύσαντες) |
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A: To know in advance. B: Faith and salvation. C: Trial about faith. |
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[2]A call to holy living (1 Pet 1:13-2:10)
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| | A1(1:13-15) | | Exhortation |
| | | B2(1:16-21) | | | Citation and interpretation of the Bible |
| | A2(1:22) | | Exhortation |
| | | B2(1:23-25) | | | Citation and interpretation of the Bible |
| | A3(2:1-2) | | Exhortation |
| | | B4(2:3-10) | | | Citation and interpretation of the Bible |
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A: Exhortation. B: Citation and interpretation of the Bible. |
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[3]Couple and slave (1 Pet 2:11-3:7)
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| P(2:11-17) | 2:11 Beloved, I urge you as aliens and sojourners to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against the soul.(2:11) |
| | A1(2:18-25) | | Slaves |
| | A2(3:1-6) | | Wives |
| | A3(3:7) | | Husbands |
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A: Exhortation for various people. |
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[4]Brotherhood (1 Pet 3:8-17)
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| | A(3:8-9) | | 3:8 you should all agree among yourselves and be sympathetic; love the brothers, have compassion and be self-effacing (3:8) |
| | | B(3:10-12) | | | Citation and interpretation of Psalms |
| | A'(3:13-17) | | 3:13 No one can hurt you if you are determined to do only what is right (3:13) |
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A: Doing what is right. B: Citation of Psalms. |
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[5]Ascension of Christ (1 Pet 3:18-4:6)
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| | A(3:18-19) | | 3:18 For Christ also suffered for sins once(3:18) (ἔπαθεν) |
| | | B(3:20) | | | 3:20 who had once been disobedient while God patiently waited in the days of Noah during the building of the ark (3:20) |
| | | | C(3:21-22) | | | | 3:21 through the resurrection of Jesus Christ (3:21) |
| | A'(4:1-2) | | 4:1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh(4:1)" (παθόντος) |
| | | B'(4:3-4) | | | 4:3 For the time that has passed is sufficient for doing what the Gentiles like to do: living in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and wanton idolatry. (4:3) |
| | | | C'(4:5-6) | | | | 4:6 in their spirit they might enjoy the life of God (4:6) |
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A: Suffering of Christ. B: Sinners. C: Resurrection. |
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[6]Avoiding evils (1 Pet 4:7-11)
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| | A(4:7) | | 4:7 The end of all things is at hand (4:7) |
| | | B(4:8-10) | | | Exhortation |
| | A'(4:11) | | 4:11to whom belong glory and dominion forever and ever (4:11) |
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A: The end and forever. B: Exhortation. |
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[7]Youth and elders (1 Pet 4:12-5:7)
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| P(4:12-19) | 4:12 Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as if something strange were happening to you.(4:12) |
| | A(5:1-4) | | Presbyters |
| | A'(5:5-7) | | Youngs |
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A: Exhortation for various people. |
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[8]Resistance to the devil (1 Pet 5:8-11)
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| | A(5:8) | | 5:8Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for (someone) to devour. (5:8) |
| | | B(5:9) | | | 5:9 Resist him, steadfast in faith (5:9) |
| | A'(5:10-11) | | 5:10 The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ (Jesus) will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little. (5:10) |
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A: Sufferings. B: Steadfast in faith. |
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Conclusion |
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