1 CORINTHIANS 15:5 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:”
and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve — the resurrection is proven by appearances (ôphthê). Cephas (Peter) receives the first appearance, establishing his primacy in apostolic tradition. The Twelve (though incomplete after Judas) represent the core witnesses.
Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 15:5
“And that he was buried.” And this also confirms the former topics, for that which is buried is doubtless a body. And here he no longer adds, “according to the Scriptures.” He had wherewithal, nevertheless he adds it not. For what cause? Either because the burial was evident unto all, both then and now, or because the expression, “according to the Scriptures,” is set down of both in common. Wherefore then does he add, “according to the Scriptures,” in this place, “and that…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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