And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
And Jesus appeared to Peter first, then to the twelve disciples.
Jesus made sure his closest friends saw him alive again, starting with Peter.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Corinthians to address growing doubts about Jesus' resurrection amid a culture influenced by Greek philosophy that often denied bodily resurrection. He lists eyewitness accounts of Jesus' appearances after His death, starting with Cephas (Peter) and then the twelve apostles, as part of his argument to affirm the historical reality of the resurrection. This was crucial for early Christians facing persecution, as it provided tangible evidence to strengthen their faith in Christ's victory over death.
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