1 Corinthians 15:5

The Resurrection of Christ · 1 Corinthians 15:1–11
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Translations

Modern
…and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve.
Traditional
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
Literal
…and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve.
Latin
…et quia visus est Cephæ, et post hoc undecim:

Original

Greek
English
…and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve.

Notes

Paul summarizes the good news about Jesus he preached.

Some church members doubted a future resurrection of the dead. Paul reassures them and addresses their skeptical questions by discussing the nature of a resurrection body.

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Glorification Gospel Heaven Intermediate State James (Person) New Creation, New Creature Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Place of the Dead Resurrection The Twelve Witness

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Is Seen by Peter (Near Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Peter: Jesus Appears To Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul