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        The 7+1 Signs in the Gospel of John The Gospel of John records eight "signs" (Greek: semeion) 
          by Jesus. They are divided into seven and one. The seven take place 
          during the ministry of Christ, and the last one after His resurrection. 
          The chiastic structure shows the first corresponding with the 
          eighth, the second with the seventh, the third 
          with the sixth, and the fourth with the fifth. While the first four deal with what is preliminary and partial, the 
          latter four lead to what is permanent and final. The above was derived from the The 
          Eight Signs in John's Gospel. |