Series (S): Each proposition makes its own independent contribution to a whole.
Conjunctions: and, moreover, likewise, neither, nor, καί, δέ.
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom (Col 1:28)
Progression (P): Like series, but each proposition is a further step toward a climax.
Conjunctions: then, and, moreover, furthermore, καί, δέ.
first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain (Mark 4:28)
Alternative (A): Each proposition expresses a different possibility arising from a situation.
Conjunctions: or, but, while, on the other hand, δέ, ἤ, μέν.
Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another? (Matt 11:3)
Concessive (Csv): A main clause that stands despite a contrary statement.
Conjunctions: although, though, yet, nevertheless, but, however, δέ, πλήν.
I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them (2 Pet 1:12)
Situation-Response (Sit/R): A situation and its surprising or counter-intuitive response.
Conjunctions: and.
How often would I have gathered your children … and you were not willing! (Matt 23:37)
Ground (G): A statement and the argument or reason for that statement (supporting proposition follows).
Conjunctions: for, because, since, γάρ, ὅτι, ἐπεί, διότι.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matt 5:3)
Inference (∴): A statement and the argument or reason for that statement (supporting proposition precedes).
Conjunctions: therefore, accordingly, οὖν, διό, ὅπως.
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled (1 Pet 4:7)
Bilateral (BL): A proposition that supports two other propositions, one preceding and one following.
Conjunctions: for, because, therefore, so, γάρ, ὅτι, οὖν, διό.
the mind set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit… (Rom 8:7-8)
Action-Result (Ac/Res): An action and a consequence or result which accompanies that action.
Conjunctions: so that, that, with the result that, ὥστε.
there arose a great storm, so that the boat was being swamped (Matt 8:24)
Action-Purpose (Ac/Pur): An action and its intended result.
Conjunctions: in order that, so that, that, lest, ἵνα, εἰς τὸ.
I say this in order that no one may delude you (Col 2:4)
Action-Means (Ac/M): An action and the means by which it is carried out or accomplished.
Conjunctions: in that, by, participles.
He emptied Himself by taking the form of a servant (Phil 2:7)
Conditional (If/Th): Like Action-Result except that the existence of the action is only potential and the result is contingent upon it.
Conjunctions: if…then, provided that, except, unless, εἰ, ἐάν, εἴτε, ἆρα.
if there is harm, then you shall pay life for life (Exod 21:23)
Temporal (T): A statement and the occasion when it is true or can occur.
Conjunctions: when, whenever, after, before, ὅταν, ὅτε, πρίν.
when you fast, do not look gloomy (Matt 6:16)
Locative (L): A statement and the place where it is true or can occur.
Conjunctions: where, wherever, ὅπου.
For where you go I will go (Ruth 1:16)
General-Specific (G/S):A proposition stating the whole and one or more which set forth the parts of the whole.
Conjunctions: which, that is, namely.
you received the word of God which you heard from us (1 Thess 2:13)
Action-Manner (A/Mn): An action and a statement indicating the way or manner that action is carried out.
Conjunctions: in that, by, with, participles.
Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience (Eph 1:1-2)
Comparison (//): An action and a statement that clarifies that action by showing what it is like.
Conjunctions: even as, as…so, like, just as, ὡς, καθώς.
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ (1 Cor 11:1)
Negative-Positive (-/+): Two statements, one of which is denied so that the other is enforced. Also for contrasting statements.
Conjunctions: not…but, ἀλλά.
do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is (Eph 5:17)
Idea-Explanation (Id/Exp): The relationship between an original statement and one clarifying its meaning.
Conjunctions: that is, in other words, ὅτι, γάρ, ἵνα.
Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven… blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin (Rom 4:7-8)
Question-Answer (Q/A): The statement of a question and the answer to that question.
Conjunctions: question mark.
what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God… (Rom 4:3)