1 The apostle's address to the strangers elect in Christ, dispersed throughout the lesser Asia. 3 He blesseth God for having raised them to the hope of a blessed immortality. 10 He sheweth that their salvation in Christ had been foretold by the prophets of old; 13 and exhorteth them to a vigilant and holy conversation, suitable to their calling, and redemption by the blood of Christ; 22 and to mutual love.
1 The apostle exhorteth the Christian converts to lay aside all uncharitableness. 4 He sheweth their privileges through Christ the chief corner stone. 11 He beseecheth them to abstain from fleshly lusts, and by their good conversation to promote God's glory among the Gentiles. 13 He enforceth obedience to magistrates; 18 and teacheth servants to obey their masters, and to suffer patiently for well doing, after the example of Christ.
1 The apostle teacheth the duty of wives and husbands; 8 exhorting all men to unity and love, and to return good for evil: 14 to suffer boldly for righteousness' sake, and to give a reason of their hope with meekness and fear; taking especial care to suffer, as Christ did, for welldoing, and not for evildoing. 19 The preaching of Christ by his Spirit to the old world. 21 After what manner Christian baptism saveth us.
1 The apostle exhorteth to cease from sin, in regard of Christ's having suffered for it, and of a future judgment. 7 From the approaching end of all things he urgeth to sobriety, watchfulness, and prayer; 8 to charity, 9 hospitality, 10 and a right use of spiritual gifts. 12 Various motives of comfort under persecution.
1 The elders are exhorted to feed the flock of Christ conscientiously, looking to the chief Shepherd for a reward. 5 The younger are required to submit to the elder, and all to practise humility toward each other; 6 with resignation to God; 8 to be sober, watchful, and stedfast in the faith, resisting the devil. 10 The epistle is concluded with a prayer and benediction.