Kompozycja perykopy J 15,1-16,3

Abstract

This article is to present the composition of Joh 15,1-16,3. In the first part the author separates the text from its context and he proves preliminarily its literary unity. In the second part the author presents the inner links of Joh 15,1-16,3. He agrees with many exegets that it is divided into two parts: 15,1-17 and 15,18-16,3. In Joh 15,1-17 predominates the theme of abiding (μένω) and love (ἀγαπάω) in Joh 15,18-16,3 predominates the theme of hatred (μισέω) and ignorance of knowing (γινώσκω). According to the author in both parts the most significant trace which connects them is related to election (ἐκλέγω). This topic allows to find a key to the whole text J 15,1-16,3. Joh 15,1-16,3 shows a development of meaning of election and its effects on the disciples in the environment of the church (15,1-17) and the world (15,18-16,3). This proves that the text, despite difference of two parts, forms unity because they are indissolubly linked together. The proposed composition proves this clearly.