PRESIDENT'S ESSAY
Johannine chiasm
POSTED
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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