1 Corinthians 15:5
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New International Version (©1984)
and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve.

New Living Translation (©2007)
He was seen by Peter and then by the Twelve.

English Standard Version (©2001)
and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

International Standard Version (©2008)
and he was seen by Cephas, and then by the twelve disciples.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
And he appeared to Kaypha, and after him, to the twelve.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
He appeared to Cephas. Next he appeared to the twelve apostles.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

American King James Version
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

American Standard Version
and that he appeared to Cephas; then to the twelve;

Douay-Rheims Bible
And that he was seen by Cephas; and after that by the eleven.

Darby Bible Translation
and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.

English Revised Version
and that he appeared to Cephas; then to the twelve;

Webster's Bible Translation
And that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve:

Weymouth New Testament
and was seen by Peter, and then by the Twelve.

World English Bible
and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.

Young's Literal Translation
and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve,

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And that he was seen of Cephas - Peter; See the note at John 1:42. The resurrection of Christ was A fact to be proved, like all other facts, by competent and credible witnesses. Paul, therefore, appeals to the witnesses who had attested, or who yet lived to attest, the truth of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and shows that it was not possible that so many witnesses should have been deceived. As this was not the first time in which the evidence had been stated to them, and as his purpose was merely to remind them of what they had heard and believed, he does not adduce all the witnesses to the event, but refers only to the more important ones. He does not, therefore, mention the woman to whom the Saviour first appeared, nor does he refer to all the times when the Lord Jesus manifested himself to his disciples. But he does not refer to them in general merely, but mentions "names," and refers to persons who "were then alive," who could attest the truth of the resurrection. It may be observed, also, that Paul observes probably the exact "order" in which the Lord Jesus appeared to the disciples, though he does not mention all the instances. For an account of the persons to whom the Lord Jesus appeared after his resurrection, and the order in which it was done, see the notes on the Gospels.

Then of the twelve - The apostles; still called "the twelve," though Judas was not one of them. It was common to call the apostles "the twelve." Jesus appeared to the apostles at one time in the absence of Thomas John 20:19, John 20:24; and also to them when Thomas was present, John 20:24-29. Probably Paul here refers to the latter occasion, when all the surviving apostles were present.


Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

That he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve - This refers to the journey to Emmaus, Luke 24:13, Luke 24:34; and to what is related Mark 16:14.

Then of the twelve - Instead of δωδεκα, twelve, ενδεκα, eleven, is the reading of D*EFG, Syriac in the margin, some of the Slavonic, Armenian, Vulgate, Itala, and several of the fathers; and this reading is supported by Mark 16:14. Perhaps the term twelve is used here merely to point out the society of the apostles, who, though at this time they were only eleven, were still called the twelve, because this was their original number, and a number which was afterward filled up. See John 20:24.


Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And that he was seen of Cephas,.... Or Simon Peter; for Cephas was a name given him by Christ, John 1:42. This was not another Cephas, one of the seventy disciples, as Clemens suggests (g), but the Apostle Peter himself, to whom it is certain the Lord appeared. Not that he was the first person by whom Christ was seen after his resurrection, for he first appeared to Mary Magdalene, Mark 16:9 but the testimony of the women the apostle omits, and it seems as if Peter was the first of the men that saw Christ when risen, see Luke 24:34. Whether he was one of the disciples that went to Emmaus, to whom Christ joined himself, and entered into discourse with, is not certain; it should rather seem, that the appearance here referred to was when he was alone;

then of the twelve; though there were then but eleven of them, Judas being gone from them, and having destroyed himself; and at the first appearance of Christ to them, there were but ten present, Thomas being absent; and yet because their original number, when first chosen and called, were twelve, they still went by the same name; see John 20:24. The appearance or appearances here referred to are those in John 20:19. The Vulgate Latin reads the "eleven"; and so the Claromontane exemplar.

(g) Apud Euseb. Eccl. Hist. l. 1. c. 12.


Vincent's Word Studies

Was seen (ὤφθη)

Rev., appeared. The word most commonly used in the New Testament for seeing visions. See on Luke 22:43. Compare the kindred ὀπτασία vision, Luke 1:22; Acts 26:19; 2 Corinthians 12:1.


Geneva Study Bible

And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the {c} twelve:

(c) Of those twelve picked and chosen apostles, who were commonly called twelve, though Judas was put out of the number.


People's New Testament

15:5 That he was seen by Cephas. He now gives the proof of these facts. The women saw Christ before Peter (Cephas), but Paul names the witnesses who would carry most weight to the Corinthians. For the appearance to Peter, see Lu 24:34.

Then by the twelve. See Mt 28:17 Joh 20:19,25.


Wesley's Notes

15:5 By the twelve - This was their standing appellation; but their full number was not then present.


Scofield Reference Notes

Margin then

See Scofield Note: "Mk 16:14".


Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

5. seen of Cephas-Peter (Lu 24:34).

the twelve-The round number for "the Eleven" (Lu 24:33, 36). "The Twelve" was their ordinary appellation, even when their number was not full. However, very possibly Matthias was present (Ac 1:22, 23). Some of the oldest manuscripts and versions read, "the Eleven": but the best on the whole, "the Twelve."


Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

15:1-11 The word resurrection, usually points out our existence beyond the grave. Of the apostle's doctrine not a trace can be found in all the teaching of philosophers. The doctrine of Christ's death and resurrection, is the foundation of Christianity. Remove this, and all our hopes for eternity sink at once. And it is by holding this truth firm, that Christians stand in the day of trial, and are kept faithful to God. We believe in vain, unless we keep in the faith of the gospel. This truth is confirmed by Old Testament prophecies; and many saw Christ after he was risen. This apostle was highly favoured, but he always had a low opinion of himself, and expressed it. When sinners are, by Divine grace, turned into saints, God causes the remembrance of former sins to make them humble, diligent, and faithful. He ascribes to Divine grace all that was valuable in him. True believers, though not ignorant of what the Lord has done for, in, and by them, yet when they look at their whole conduct and their obligations, they are led to feel that none are so worthless as they are. All true Christians believe that Jesus Christ, and him crucified, and then risen from the dead, is the sun and substance of Christianity. All the apostles agreed in this testimony; by this faith they lived, and in this faith they died.


Mark 16:14 Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
Luke 24:34 and saying, "It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon."
Luke 24:36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."
John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which, when translated, is Peter).
John 20:19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!"
Acts 1:3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
1 Corinthians 1:12 What I mean is this: One of you says, "I follow Paul"; another, "I follow Apollos"; another, "I follow Cephas"; still another, "I follow Christ."

Appeared Cephas Peter Twelve


And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

that. Lu 24:34 *etc:

Cephas. 1:12 3:22 9:5 Joh 1:42

then. Mr 16:14 Lu 24:36 *etc: Joh 20:19-26 Ac 1:2-14 10:41

1 Corinthians Chapter 15 Verse 5

Alphabetical: and appeared Cephas he Peter that the then to Twelve

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