book of 1 peter chiastic structure

1 Pet 1:1-5:14 chiastic structure

1a) 1 Pet 1:1-2, Greetings, grace + peace to the elect of the Dispersion;

1b) 1 Pet 1:3-25 chiastic structure, Your incorruptible inheritance, proclaimed by prophets, reserved in heaven;

1c) 1 Pet 2:1-12 chaistic structure, Avoid fleshly lusts, evil speaking/ honorable conduct among the Gentiles;

1d) 1 Pet 2:11-3:16 chiastic structure, Citizens, servants, wives: submit yourselves to your authority;

1e) 1 Pet 3:17-22, Suffering of Christ + burial (baptism) + His resurrection + ascension to glory;

1f) 1 Pet 4:1-7 chiastic structure, Live for the will of God: judgment of God coming on the world + therefore, intercede;

central axis) 1 Pet 4:8-9, And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Be hospitable to one another without grumbling;

2f) 1 Pet 4:10-19 chiastic structure, Prophesy/ Since judgment to begin with us, if you suffer for the will of God, commit your soul to Him;

2e) 1 Pet 5:1, I am a witness of the sufferings of Christ + partaker of the glory to be revealed;

2d) 1 Pet 5:2-7, Elders: shepherd the flock, not by lording over but as examples in humility;

1a) 1 Pet 5:2-3, Elders: shepherd the flock, not for dishonest gain nor by lording over but as examples;
central axis) 1 Pet 5:4, And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away;
2a) 1 Pet 5:5-7, Submit yourselves to your elders/ submit to one another clothed with humility;

1a) 1 Pet 5:5a, Young people, submit yourselves to your elders/ let all be submissive one to another;
1b) 1 Pet 5:5b, And be clothed with humility;
central axis) 1 Pet 5:5c, For “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble;”
2b) 1 Pet 5:6a, Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God;
2a) 1 Pet 5:6b-7, That He may exalt you/ casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you;