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A Case Built on Evidence
Paul begins his proof of the resurrection not with philosophy, but with a list of eyewitnesses. Commentators emphasize that this is a historical argument, presenting credible, named individuals who saw the risen Christ. This approach establishes the resurrection as a verifiable event, grounded in real-world testimony.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 15:5
18th Century
Theologian
And that he was seen of Cephas. This refers to Peter. See the notes on John 1:42.
The resurrection of Christ was a fact to be prove…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 15:5
And that he appeared to Cephas (κα οτ ωφθη Κηφα). First aorist passive indicative of the defective verb οραω, to see. Paul means n…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 15:5
19th Century
Bishop
That he was seen of Cephas.—From the indications of sequence given here, we may conclude that the appearances grouped together here are ar…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 15:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
Then of the twelve: after that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present,
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 15:5
“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 Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 15:5
16th Century
Theologian
That he was seen by Cephas. He now brings forward eye-witnesses, (αὐτόπτας), as they are called by Luke ([Reference Luke…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 15:5
17th Century
Pastor
And that he was seen of Cephas
Or Simon Peter; for Cephas was a name given him by Christ, (John 1:42) . …
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…