A. Context -v.1--- 1. The Author-- 2. The Audience--B. A Perplexing Imperative -v.2--- 1. The Situation- -when you meet trials of various kinds--- 2. The Response--- -count it all joy---C. The Divine Purpose -vv. 3-4--- 1. Perseverance -v.3--- 2. Perfection -v.4-