Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 15:7
Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian church to anchor the resurrection in a documented sequence of post-crucifixion events. This verse sits between the appearance to five hundred believers and Paul’s own final encounter.
The words — The Greek ὤφθη (ōphthē) functions as a passive verb meaning "He was shown" or "He appeared." The consecutive markers ἔπειτα (epeita) and εἶτα (eita) mark strict chronological succession in the narrative.
The thread — This appearance to James and the apostles aligns with the Jerusalem gatherings and commissioning accounts in Luke 24:33, Luke 24:50, and Acts 1:2.
Why it lands — The text states Jesus physically manifested to James and the full apostolic group. It requires the reader to treat these named witnesses as the historical basis for the resurrection claim.
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The Greek words
King James Version
After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
Cross-references
- Luke 24:50 When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
- Acts 1:2 until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen.
- Luke 24:33 And they got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, gathered together
- Luke 24:36 While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
- Acts 12:17 Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.