<P> The author counsels (1) to steadfastness and perseverance under persecution (1--2: 10); (2) to the practical duties of a holy life (2: 11--3: 13); (3) he adduces the example of Christ and other motives to patience and holiness (3: 14--4: 19); and (4) concludes with counsels to pastors and people (chap. 5). </P> <P> David Bartlett lists the following outline to structure the literary divisions of 1 Peter . </P> <Ul> <Li> Greeting (1: 1--2) </Li> <Li> Praise to God (1: 3--12) </Li> <Li> God's Holy People (1: 13--2: 10) </Li> <Li> Life in Exile (2: 11--4: 11) </Li> <Li> Steadfast in Faith (4: 12--5: 11) </Li> <Li> Final Greeting (5: 12--14) </Li> </Ul> <Li> Greeting (1: 1--2) </Li>

Who was peter talking to in 1 peter 2