Johannine chiasm

Johannine chiasm July 18, 2008

Wayne Brouwer offers this chiastic analysis of John 13-17:

A. Gathering, 13:1-35: unity with Jesus in mutual love

B. Disciples’ denial, 13:36-38

C. Jesus departure and Father’s power, 14:1-14

D. Promise of Paraklete, 14:15-26

E. Troubling encounter with the world, 14:27-31

F. Vine and Branches, 15:1-17

E’. Troubling encounter with world, 15:18-16:4a

D’. Promise of Paraklete, 164b-15

C’. Jesus’ departure and father’s power, 16:16-28

B’. Prediction of disciples’ denial, 16:29-33

A’. Departing prayer, 17:1-26


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