1. Greeting
The opening address (1 Pet 1:1)
Grace and peace (1 Pet 1:2)
2. Salvation
Blessed be God! (1 Pet 1:3)
The imperishable inheritance (1 Pet 1:4)
The protection of the power of God (1 Pet 1:5)
Rejoice! (1Pet 1:6)
Precious faith (1 Pet 1:7)
You love him (1 Pet 1:8)
The salvation of your soul (1 Pet 1:9)
3. The hope of the prophets
The prophets were careful (1 Pet 1:10)
The prophets testified about the coming of the Christ (1 Pet 1:11)
The revelation to the prophets (1 Pet 1:12)
4. Vigilance
Prepare yourselves (1 Pet 1:13)
Be obedient children (1 Pet 1:14)
Be holy! (1 Pet 1:15)
I am holy (1 Pet 1:16)
5. The blood of Christ
Live in reverent fear (1Pet 1:17)
You were ransomed (1 Pet 1:18)
The precious blood of Christ (1 Pet 1:19)
Christ was revealed for your sake (1 Pet 1:20)
You trust in God (1 Pet 1:21)
6. Love
Deep mutual love (1 Pet 1:22)
You were born again (1 Pet 1:23)
Flesh will fail (1 Pet 1:24)
The word of God endures (1 Pet 1:25)
7. Simplicity
Get rid of all evil things (1 Pet 2:1)
Long for pure spiritual milk! (1 Pet 2:2)
The Lord is good (1 Pet 2:3)
8. The new priesthood
The precious stone in God’s sight (1 Pet 2:4)
Living stones (1 Pet 2:5)
The cornerstone (1 Pet 2:6)
Believe or not believe (1 Pet 2:7)
The stumbling stone (1 Pet 2:8)
A chosen race (1 Pet 2:9)
God’s people (1 Pet 2:10)
9. Life among pagans
Abstain from the desires of the flesh (1 Pet 2:11)
Conduct yourselves honorably (1 Pet 2:12)
10. Authorities
Accept the emperor’s authority (1 Pet 2:13)
Accept the governors (1 Pet 2:14)
God’s will (1 Pet 2:15)
You are free people (1 Pet 2:16)
Honor everyone! (1 Pet 2:17)
11. Slaves
Slaves should obey their masters (1 Pet 2:18)
The importance of suffering unjustly (1 Pet 2:19)
Where is the credit and approval? (1 Pet 2:20)
Follow the example of Christ (1 Pet 2:21)
12. Christ’s suffering
Christ did not commit a sin (1 Pet 2:22)
Jesus Christ did not return abuse (1 Pet 2:23)
Jesus Christ bore our sins (1 Pet 2:24)
You have returned to the shepherd (1 Pet 2:25)
13. Wives
Advice for wives (1 Pet 3:1)
Pure reverent lifestyle (1 Pet 3:2
Do not adorn yourself! (1 Pet 3:3)
Adorn your inner self! (1 Pet 3:4)
The former authority of husbands (1 Pet 3:5)
Sarah obeyed Abraham (1 Pet 3:6)
14. Brothers
Unity in love (1 Pet 3:8)
Repay with a blessing (1 Pet 3:9)
Keep your tongues and lips from evil deceit (1 Pet 3:10)
Do good and seek peace (1 Pet 3:11)
The eyes of the Lord (1 Pet 3:12)
15. Persecution
Encourage one another (1 Pet 3:13)
Do not fear! (1 Pet 3:14)
Sanctify Christ (1 Pet 3:15)
Have a clear conscience (1 Pet 3:16)
Suffer for doing good not evil (1 Pet 3:17)
16. The sufferings of Jesus Christ
Christ suffered for all (1 Pet 3:18)
Christ visited the spirits in prison (1 Pet 3:19)
The disobedient ones at the time of Noah (1 Pet 3:20)
Baptism (1 Pet 3:21)
Jesus Christ is in heaven (1 Pet 3:22)
17. The new lifestyle
Christ suffered in the flesh (1 Pet 4:1)
Live by the will of God (1Pet 4:2)
You had lived like gentiles (1 Pet 4:3)
You no longer join them (1 Pet 4:4)
XVIII. Waiting for the second coming
They will have to give an accounting (1 Pet 4:5)
The gospel was proclaimed (1 Pet 4:6)
The end is near (1 Pet 4:7)
Maintain a constant love (1 Pet 4:8)
Be hospitable (1 Pet 4:9)
Serve one another (1 Pet 4:10)
Speak the very words of God (1 Pet 4:11)
18. Suffering for Christ
Do not be surprised (1 Pet 4:12)
Rejoice in your shared sufferings (1 Pet 4:13)
Insulted for the name of Christ (1 Pet 4:14)
Do not suffer as a criminal (1 Pet 4:15)
Suffer as a Christian (1 Pet 4:16)
19. Final judgment
The time had come for judgment (1 Pet 4:17)
What is going to happen to the sinners? (1 Pet 4:18)
Entrust yourself to the faithful creator (1 Pet 4:19)
20. Presbyters
I exhort the presbyters among you (1 Pet 5:1)
Oversight without compulsion (1 Pet 5:2)
The crown of glory (1 Pet 5:4)
21. Faithful
Accept authority (1 Pet 5:5)
Humble yourself before God (1 Pet 5:6)
Cast your anxiety on God (1 Pet 5:7)
Discipline yourselves! (1 Pet 5:8)
Be steadfast in your faith (1 Pet 5:9)
God will restore you (1 Pet 5:10)
22. Salutations
I wrote this short letter (1 Pet 5:12)
Greetings (1 Pet 5:13)
Peace (1 Pet 5:14)