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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