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1 Corinthians 15

1 Corinthians 15:6

The Resurrection of Christ · 1 Corinthians 15:1–11
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Translations

Modern
After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.
Traditional
After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
Literal
Afterward, He appeared to over five hundred brothers at once, the greater part of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep.
Latin
…deinde visus est plus quam quingentis fratribus simul: ex quibus multi manent usque adhuc, quidam autem dormierunt:

Original

Greek
English
After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.

Notes

1 Corinthians 15:6

More than 500 people saw him. We have no other record of this event. Most of these witnesses were still alive when this letter was written (around AD 53–56). People could verify Christ’s resurrection by asking these living eyewitnesses.

1 Corinthians 15:1–11

Paul summarizes the good news about Jesus he preached.

1 Corinthians 15:1–58

Some church members doubted a future resurrection of the dead. Paul reassures them and addresses their skeptical questions by discussing the nature of a resurrection body.

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Death First Letter to the Corinthians Glorification Gospel Heaven Intermediate State New Creation, New Creature Paul the Apostle Place of the Dead Resurrection Witness

Topics

Death: Called Sleep Jesus, the Christ: History of Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul The Resurrection of Christ: He Appeared After to About Five Hundred Brethren