A  Double Introduction: Living by Righteous Wisdom (1:2-11) and Trials and Temptations (1:13-27)

B  Twin Calls to the Brothers towards the Poor (Partiality and  Speech) (2:1-11)

C  Concluding Hinge: Speak and Act as One Being Judged by the Law of Liberty (2:12-13)

D  Wrong Acting and Speaking in Community (2:14-3:12)

E  Righteous vs. Worldly Wisdom (3:13-18)

D'  Prophetic Rebuke: A Call to Humility and Repentance    (4:1-10)

C'  Concluding Hinge: Do the Law, Do Not Judge It (4:11-12)

B'  Twin Calls to the Arrogant Rich (Presumption & Oppression)(4:14-5:6)

A’  Double Conclusion: Enduring in Righteous Living (5:7-11) and Righteous Words (5:13-20)