Structure of 1 John 2:18-29
By Peter Leithart
The latter part of chapter 2 is chiastically arranged:
A. Children, antichrists coming, they went out, 2:18-19 B. You have an anointing, knowledge, 2:20 C. I have written, truth/lie, 2:21 D. Antichrist is liar, denies Son and Father, 2:22 E. Deny Son, deny Father, 2:23 D’. Abide in what you have, abide in Father and Son, 2:24-25 C’. I have written, those who deceive, 2:26 B’. You have an anointing, knowledge, 2:27 A’. Little children, Christ coming, remain, 2:28-29
Peter Leithart
Peter J. Leithart is President of Theopolis Institute. He is the author of numerous books on theology, literature, and culture, including Theopolitan, Defending Constantine, and Baptized Body.
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