1 Corinthians 15:6 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:6

Above five hundred brethren at once. We cannot be certain whether this memorable appearance took place in Jerusalem or in Galilee. It is, however, most probable that this was the appearance on the mountain ( Matthew 28:16 , Matthew 28:17 ; comp. Matthew 26:32 ). Of whom the greater part remain unto this present. This sentence—a confident contemporary appeal to a very large number of living witnesses, by one who would rather have died than lied—is of the highest evidential value. It... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:6

"Some are fallen asleep." Sleep is a metaphor for death, which has been employed by the heathen poets, and by the rabbinical writers, as well as by the inspired penmen of the Old and New Testaments. But Christianity has given to the figure an especial sanction and an especial appropriateness. I. OUR LORD HIMSELF HAS SET THE EXAMPLE OF DESIGNATING DEATH AS SLEEP . In speaking of Jairus's daughter, he said, "The maiden is not dead, but sleepeth;" and of Lazarus he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:6

Above five hundred brethren at once - More than 500 Christians or followers of Jesus at one time. This was probably in Galilee, where the Lord Jesus had spent the greater part of his public ministry, and where he had made most disciples. The place, however, is not designated, and, of course, cannot be known. It is remarkable that this fact is omitted by all the evangelists; but why they should have omitted so remarkable a proof of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, is unknown. There is a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 15:6-7

1 Corinthians 15:6-7. After that he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once None of the evangelists have expressly mentioned this appearance, but Matthew seems to hint at it, Matthew 28:10; for probably this appearance was made in Galilee, to which Jesus commanded his disciples to repair, promising that they should there see him; and to which, in obedience to his order, the eleven went, and where, doubtless, many others of his disciples assembled from all parts of the country, Christ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

15:1-58 THE DOCTRINE OF THE RESURRECTIONThe fact of Christ’s resurrection (15:1-11)Among the Corinthians were some who denied that there will be a physical resurrection of the dead. Paul points out in this chapter that the truth of the resurrection is part of the gospel which they believed and by which they are saved (15:1-2).The gospel Paul preaches has been given him by God. It has as its basis the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ (3-4). Paul then gives a list of eye witnesses... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 15:6

After that . Greek. epeita. at once . Greek. ephapax. See Romans 6:10 . There is no mention of this in the Gospels, unless it be Matthew 28:16-20 , where "some doubted" may imply that others than the eleven were present. unto this present = until now. some . Greek. tin e s . App-124 . are fallen asleep . App-171 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:6

Then he appeared to about five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some are fallen asleep.No infidel can get rid of this testimony. The generation that witnessed this wonder could not deny it; and the subsequent objections of unbelievers are refuted by the simple fact of their total ignorance of what took place, except as attested by the eyewitnesses. Many scholars, as Dummelow, identify this appearance to over five hundred as identical with "the mountain... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:6

1 Corinthians 15:6. Above five hundred brethren at once.— This was probably in Galilee, where our Saviour had a very great number of disciples; and though there were no more than a hundred and twenty assembled at Jerusalem when Matthias was chosen, yet it does not follow that there was no such number in Galilee, where it appears, from the whole tenor of the gospel, that our Lord's disciples abounded very much. This, therefore, is so far from being an objection to the truth of our Saviour's... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:6

6. five hundred—This appearance was probably on the mountain (Tabor, according to tradition), in Galilee, when His most solemn and public appearance, according to His special promise, was vouchsafed (Matthew 26:32; Matthew 28:7; Matthew 28:10; Matthew 28:16). He "appointed" this place, as one remote from Jerusalem, so that believers might assemble there more freely and securely. ALFORD'S theory of Jerusalem being the scene, is improbable; as such a multitude of believers could not, with any... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

l. The resurrection of Jesus Christ 15:1-11Paul began by reaffirming their commonly held belief: Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. In this section the apostle stressed the objective reality of both Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 15:6-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 15:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 15:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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