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The Chiasm of Matthew 20:29-34

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words and themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matthew 20:29-34, the climax is the two blind men calling out, “Lord, have mercy on us,

The Chiasm of Acts 1:1-13

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 Acts 1:1-13 the center and climax is the words of Jesus, "John baptized with water, but you will be

The Chiasm of Mark 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 Mark 2:16 the center is Jesus eating with the tax collectors. https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Mark-2.16a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Matthew 5:27-32

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matthew 5:27-32, the center and climax is to rid oneself of what makes one stumble (Matt 5:29-30). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Matt-5.27-32a-Chiasm.pdf

The Chiasm of Matthew 6:1-4

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In Matt 6:1-4, the center is that those who give to the poor to be seen of men have

The Chiasm of John 1:1-2

A chiasm is a literary structure where themes of the first section of a passage are repeated in reverse order in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In John 1:1-2 the center and climax is that the Word was both with God and was God (John 1:1b-c).

The Chiasm of 2 Corinthians 1:11

A chiasm is a literary structure where vocabulary of the first section of a passage is repeated in the second. The center of the chiasm is typically the climax of the passage. In 2 Corinthians 1:11 the center and climax is "the favor bestowed on us."Ayou also joining in helping us through your prayers, so

The Chiasm of 1 Corinthians 3:13

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 1 Corinthians 3:13 the center and climax is "the day will show it because it is to be revealed

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 Matthew 9:18-25

A chiasm is a literary structure where the words 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 Matthew 9:18-25, the climax is the healing of the woman with the hemorrhage whose faith made her well (Mat 9;20-22). https://www.howthebiblefitstogether.org/files/Matt-9.18-25a-Chiasm.pdf