Chiasm
Luke 22:54–62
Luke 22:54–622 pivots
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 54-56 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
- B 57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.
- 2A. 58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them.
- 2B. 58 And Peter said, Man, I am not.
- 3A. 59 And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.
- 3B. 60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest.
- 4A. 60 And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.