Chiasm
Matthew 12:46–50
Matthew 12:46–502 matched frames1 pivot
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
- B 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
- C 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
- B' 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
- B 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
- A' 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.