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and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
And that he appeared to Cephas (κα οτ ωφθη Κηφα). First aorist passive indicative of the defective verb οραω, to see. Paul means n…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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,
“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…
16th Century
Protestant
That he was seen by Cephas. He now brings forward eye-witnesses, (αὐτόπτας), as they are called by Luke ([Reference Luke…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And that he was seen of Cephas Or Simon Peter; for Cephas was a name given him by Christ, (John 1:42) . …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After instructing the Corinthians about the sacrament and the reality it contains and signifies—namely, grace and its effects—the Apostle now instr…
