Parables of the Kingdom

Matthew 13 as a chiasm

David Wenham, The Structure of Matthew XIII

1. A
   The introduction13:1–2
2. B
   The first parable to the crowds13:3–9
3. C
   An explanatory interlude: purpose and explanation13:10–23
4. D
   Three more parables to the crowd13:24–33
5. X
   An explanatory interlude: fulfillment and explanation13:34–43
6. D′
   Three parables to the disciples13:44–48
7. C′
   An explanatory interlude: explanation and response13:49–51
8. B′
   The last parable to the disciples13:52
9. A′
   The conclusion13:53