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The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 2:6-17

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 2:6-17 the center and climax is "the gospel of Christ" (2 Cor 2:12b). A Sufficient (Greek: hikanos)

The Chiasms of 2 Corinthians 2:1-17

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 2:1-17 there are two chiasms: 2:1-5 and 2:6-17. A But (Greek: gar) I determined this for my

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 2:1-5

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 Paul's "having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all" (2 Cor 2:3).

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 1:23-24

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 1:23-24 the center and climax is the Paul considered himself a worker with the Corinthians for their joy (2 Cor 1:24b).

The Chiasms of 2 Corinthians 1:21-24

A chiasm is a literary structure where themes or vocabulary of the first section of a passage are repeated in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In 2 Corinthians 1:21-24 there are two chiasms; 1:21-22 and 1:23-24. A Now He who establishes us (1:21a) B with you

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

A chiasm is a literary structure where themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 the center and climax is that God established in Christ and annointed us. A Now He who establishes us

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 1:17-20

A chiasm is a literary structure where themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In 2 Corinthians 1:17-20 the center and climax is "But as God is faithful, our word to you is not yes and no.

The Chiasms of 2 Corinthians 1:15-20

A In this confidence I intended at first to come to you, so that you might twice receive a blessing; (1:15) B and that is, to pass your way into Macedonia, (1:16a) B' and again from Macedonia (1:16ab) A' to come to you, and by you to be helped on my journey to Judea. (1:16c)

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 1:15-16

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 2 Corinthians 1:15-16 the center and climax is Paul's plan to visit Corinth before and after he goes to

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

A For ourboast (Greek: kauchēsis) is this: the testimony of our conscience that we behaved in (Greek: en) the world with (Greek: en) simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by (Greek: en) the grace of God, and supremely so toward you. (v 12) B1 For we are not writing to you anything