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John 1:1-2 – Chiasm
John 1:1-2 – Notice two things: 1) The order of the words in Greek is different than in English which lends itself to an interesting chiasm. 2) While we normally quote just 1:1 as a complete thought, the chiastic order suggests v.2 should be included.
A – In (the) beginning was the Word
B – and the Word
C- was with [the] God
C’ – and God was
B’ – the Word.
A’ – He was in (the) beginning with [the] God.
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