The Literary Structure of 1 John: JC..Thomas, Novum Testamentum, Oct., 1998, Vol. 40, Fasc. 4 (Oct., 1998), pp. 369-381
A – 1:1-4 – Prologue-Eternal Life
B – 1:5-2:2 – Making Him a Liar (Walking)
C – 2:3-17 – New Commnandment
D – 2:18-27 – Antichrists
E – 2:28-3:10 – Confidence-Do not Sin
F – 3:11-18 – Love One Another
E’ – 3:19-24 – Confidence- Keep the Commands
D’ – 4:1-6 – Antichrists
C’ – 4:7-5:5 – God’s Love and Ours
B’ – 5:6-12 – Making Him a Liar (Testimony)
A’ – 5:13-21 – Conclusion-Eternal Life