II. The Heavenly Inheritance (1:3-12)

III. Living Before God (1:13-2:10)

A. Be Holy (1:13-21)

B. Through the Enduring Word (2:13-2:3)

C. As a Chosen Generation (2:4-10)

IV. Living Before the World (2:11-3:12)

A. Abstain From Fleshly Lusts (2:11-12)

B. Submit to Governing Authorities (2:13-17)

C. Servants Submit to Masters (2:18-25)

D. Wives Submit to Husbands (3:1-6)

E. Husbands Honor Your Wives (3:7)

F. Be of One Mind (3:8-12)

V. Hope Amid Suffering (3:13-4:19)

A. Christ’s Example of Suffering (3:13-22)

B. Let All Things be Glorified Through Jesus Christ (4:1-11)

C. The Blessings of Suffering for Doing Good (4:12-19)

VI. Final Instructions (5:1-9)

A. To Elders: Shepherd the Flock (5:1-4)

B. To the Young: Be Submissive (5:5-6)

C. To All: Resist the Devil (5:7-9)

VII. Closing (5:10-14)