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The Chiastic Structure of 2 Corinthians

A chiasm is a literary structure where vocabulary of the first section of a passage is repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage.The book of 2 Corinthians was written by Paul as a chiasm. https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/2-Cora-Chiasm-In-ESV.pdf

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 11:1-12:21

In order to make the chiasm of 2 Corinthians 11:1-12:21 as understandable as possible, I have placed the corresponding sections on the same page. I have also bolded the words where the words in the Greek text are the same or based on the same Greek root. Where the same Greek word is translated by

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 10

A chiasm is a literary structure where vocabulary of the first section of a passage is repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In 2 Corinthians 10 the center and climax is :"I do not wish to seem as if I would terrify

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 9:8

A chiasm is a literary structure where vocabulary of the first section of a passage is repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In 2 Corinthians 9:8 the center and climax is thaat the Corintian believers "always" have "all sufficiency in everything." https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/2-Cor-9.8a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 9

A chiasm is a literary structure where vocabulary of the first section of a passage is repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In 2 Corinthians 9 the center and climax is "Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 8

A chiasm is a literary structure where vocabulary of the first section of a passage is repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In 2 Corinthians 8 the center and climax is in discussing the collection for the suffering believers in Jerusalem Paul

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

A chiasm is a literary structure where vocabulary of the first section of a passage is repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death (2 Cor 7:10). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/2-Cor-7.2-16a-Chiasm.pdf

Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1

A chiasm is a literary structure where vocabulary of the first section of a passage is repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 the center and climax is "Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate," says the

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

A chiasm is a literary structure where vocabulary of the first section of a passage is repeatedin the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 the center and climax is three reasons not to be bound with unbelievers: for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness,