1 Corinthians 15:1-5 NIV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:5

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,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:1

Verse 1 1.Now I make known to you. He now enters on another subject — the resurrection — the belief of which among the Corinthians had been shaken by some wicked persons. It is uncertain, however, whether they doubted merely as to the ultimate resurrection of the body, or as to the immortality of the soul also. It is abundantly well known, that there were a variety of errors as to this point. Some philosophers contended that souls are immortal. As to the resurrection of the body, it never... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:2

Verse 2 2.If you keep in memory —unless in vain (9) These two expressions are very cutting. In the first, he reproves their carelessness or fickleness, because such a sudden fall was an evidence that they had never understood what had been delivered to them, or that their knowledge of it had been loose and floating, inasmuch as it had so quickly vanished. By the second, he warns them that they had needlessly and uselessly professed allegiance to Christ, if they did not hold fast this main... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:3

Verse 3 3.For I delivered to you first of all He now confirms what he had previously stated, by explaining that the resurrection had been preached by him, and that too as a fundamental doctrine of the gospel. First of all, says he, as it is wont to be with a foundation in the erecting of a house. At the same time he adds to the authority of his preaching, when he subjoins, that he delivered nothing but what he had received, for he does not simply mean that he related what he had from the report... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:5

Verse 5 5.That he was seen by Cephas He now brings forward eye witnesses, ( αὐτόπτας ) as they are called by Luke, (Luke 1:2,) who saw the accomplishment of what the Scriptures had foretold would take place. He does not, however, adduce them all, for he makes no mention of women. When, therefore, he says that he appeared first to Peter, you are to understand by this that he is put before all the men, so that there is nothing inconsistent with this in the statement of Mark (Mark 16:9) that he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1

Moreover . The δὲ of the original merely marks the transition to a new topic. The gospel . He here uses the word with special reference to the Resurrection, which is one of the most central and necessary doctrines of the "good tidings," and which always occupied a prominent place in St. Paul's preaching ( Acts 17:18 ; Acts 23:6 ), as well as in that of all the apostles ( Acts 1:22 ; Acts 4:2 ; 1 Peter 3:21 ). Ye have received; rather, ye received. The "also" is emphatic.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Introduction. "Moreover" indicates a change of subject. "Declare unto you," or remind you, is somewhat emphatic. What St. Paul brings to memory are certain fundamental ideas which he does not hesitate to call "the gospel," the glad tidings of God to the world. It was the same gospel he had preached unto them, the same they had accepted, the same in which they stood. By it these Corinthians were saved, present and future, if they adhered to their faith, unless indeed their faith was "in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

The apostolic doctrine. It is interesting and valuable to have in these words from St. Paul's own pen a confirmation of the statements of the inspired historian, St. Luke, regarding the preaching by which the first moral victories of Christianity were achieved. I. THE SUBSTANCE OF APOSTOLIC DOCTRINE . Paul disclaims any pretension to a ministry of human learning or wisdom; he here as everywhere relies upon the facts which form the substance of his preaching and teaching. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

The gospel which Paul preached. I. IT WAS A RECEIVED , NOT AN ORIGINATED , GOSPEL . "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received" ( 1 Corinthians 15:3 ). He tells us that he received it by "the revelation of Jesus Christ" ( Galatians 1:12 ). He had the more confidence in it that it was not of himself, and we have also. It came from the very central Source of all. Paul's gospel of Christ came from Christ. Some preachers of the gospel are so able... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

The evidence of the resurrection of Christ. read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:5

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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