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that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

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The Burial Proves the Death

Commentators explain that Christ's burial is a crucial part of the gospel message. It serves as the undeniable proof of his real death, dispelling any notion that he merely fainted. This establishes the resurrection not as a resuscitation, but as a true victory over death itself.

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1 Corinthians

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Corinthians 15:4

18th Century

Theologian

And that he was buried. That is, evidently, according to the Scriptures. See Isaiah 53:9.

And that he rose again the third day<…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 1 Corinthians 15:4

And that he was buried (κα οτ εταφη). Note οτ repeated before each of the four verbs as a separate item. Second aorist passive ind…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Corinthians 15:4

19th Century

Bishop

And that He rose again.—Better, and that He has been raised again. The burial of our Lord is dwelt upon and emph…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Corinthians 15:3–4

19th Century

Preacher

How that Christ died for our sins according to the scripture; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scr…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 1 Corinthians 15:4

“Of first importance” stresses the centrality of the doctrines cited to the Gospel. Paul gives two kinds of witness to the historic events of Chris…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Corinthians 15:4

17th Century

Pastor

And that he was buried That is, according to the Scriptures; for as he died and rose again according to the Scriptures, h…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Corinthians 15:1–11

17th Century

Minister

The word resurrection usually points to our existence beyond the grave. Not a trace of the apostle's doctrine can be found in all the teaching of p…