Chapter 1 He gives thanks to God for the benefit of our being called to the true faith, and to eternal life; into which we are to enter by many tribulations. He exhorts to holiness of life; considering the holiness of God and our redemption by the blood of Christ.<br>Chapter 2 We are to lay aside all guile, and go to Christ the living stone; and as being now hos people, walk worthy of him, with submission to supervisors, and patience under sufferings.<br>Chapter 3 How wives are to behave to their husbands; what ornaments they are to seek. Exhortations to diverse virtues.<br>Chapter 4 Exhortations to cease from sin: to mutual charity: to do all for the glory of God: to be willing to suffer for Christ.<br>Chapter 5 He exhorts both presbyters and laity, to their respective duties, and recommends to all humility and watchfulness. | Chapter 1 He gives thanks to God for the benefit of our being called to the true faith, and to eternal life; into which we are to enter by many tribulations. He exhorts to holiness of life; considering the holiness of God and our redemption by the blood of Christ.<br>Chapter 2 We are to lay aside all guile, and go to Christ the living stone; and as being now hos people, walk worthy of him, with submission to supervisors, and patience under sufferings.<br>Chapter 3 How wives are to behave to their husbands; what ornaments they are to seek. Exhortations to diverse virtues.<br>Chapter 4 Exhortations to cease from sin: to mutual charity: to do all for the glory of God: to be willing to suffer for Christ.<br>Chapter 5 He exhorts both presbyters and laity, to their respective duties, and recommends to all humility and watchfulness. |