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Seen by Many

After the Resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:6

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1 Corinthians 15:3–8

3What I passed on to you was the most important thing I myself had received: that Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said he would, 4that he was buried, and that he was raised on the 3rd day, again just as the Scriptures said. 5After that, he appeared to Cephas, and then to the twelve. 6Then he appeared to more than 500 brothers and sisters at the same time. Most of them are still alive today, but some have fallen asleep. 7After that, he appeared to James, and then to all the apostles. 8Last of all, he appeared to me — like someone born at the wrong time.

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What happened?

Paul lists people who saw the risen Jesus. He appeared to Peter, then to the twelve, then to more than 500 brothers at one time, then to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all to Paul himself. Acts says that over 40 days Jesus showed himself alive with many proofs and spoke about the kingdom of God.

Who is here?

  • Peter (Cephas)
  • James (Paul does not say which James)
  • The apostles
  • Paul

Where this fits

Event 4 of 5 in After the Resurrection: More appearances, the Great Commission, and Jesus taken up into heaven.

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