The Appearances of Christ After His Resurrection
J. Lyth, D.D. 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:… I. TO WHOM PERMITTED. 1. To individuals. 2. To the twelve. 3. To a large body of disciples. 4. To the faith of every true believer. II. WITH WHAT DESIGN. 1. To confirm the truth. 2. Establish the faith of the disciples. 3. Subdue opposition as in the case of Paul. 4. Comfort and assure His people. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: WEB: and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.