1 Corinthians 15:7
New International Version
Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles,

New Living Translation
Then he was seen by James and later by all the apostles.

English Standard Version
Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

Berean Standard Bible
Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

Berean Literal Bible
Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

King James Bible
After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

New King James Version
After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles.

New American Standard Bible
then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles;

NASB 1995
then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles;

NASB 1977
then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles;

Legacy Standard Bible
After that, He appeared to James, then to all the apostles,

Amplified Bible
Then He was seen by James, then by all the apostles,

Christian Standard Bible
Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

American Standard Version
then he appeared to James; then to all the apostles;

Contemporary English Version
He also appeared to James, then to all of the apostles.

English Revised Version
then he appeared to James; then to all the apostles;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Next he appeared to James. Then he appeared to all the apostles.

Good News Translation
Then he appeared to James, and afterward to all the apostles.

International Standard Version
Next he was seen by James, then by all the apostles,

Majority Standard Bible
Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

NET Bible
Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

New Heart English Bible
After that he appeared to James, then to all the apostles,

Webster's Bible Translation
After that he was seen by James; then by all the apostles.

Weymouth New Testament
Afterwards He was seen by James, and then by all the Apostles.

World English Bible
Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
afterward He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

Berean Literal Bible
Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

Young's Literal Translation
afterwards he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

Smith's Literal Translation
Then was he seen by James; then by all the sent.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
After that, he was seen by James, then by all the apostles.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Next, he was seen by James, then by all the Apostles.

New American Bible
After that he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

New Revised Standard Version
Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And after that, he appeared to James; then to all the apostles.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And after these things, he appeared to Yaqob, and after him, to all the Apostles,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
After that, he was seen by James, then by all the apostles.

Godbey New Testament
Then he was seen by James; then by all the apostles.

Haweis New Testament
Afterwards he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

Mace New Testament
after that he was seen by James; then by all the apostles.

Weymouth New Testament
Afterwards He was seen by James, and then by all the Apostles.

Worrell New Testament
After that He appeared to James, then to all the apostles;

Worsley New Testament
Afterwards He was seen by James, then by all the apostles.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Resurrection of Christ
6After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. 7Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth.…

Cross References
Acts 1:3
After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

Acts 9:27
Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.

Acts 22:14
Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will and to see the Righteous One and to hear His voice.

Acts 13:31
and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people.

Luke 24:34
and saying, “The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!”

John 20:19-29
It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. / After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. / Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” ...

Matthew 28:16-17
Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated. / When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.

Mark 16:14
Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen.

Acts 10:40-41
God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen— / not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.

Galatians 1:19
But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.

James 1:1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.

John 21:1-14
Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way: / Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. / Simon Peter told them, “I am going fishing.” “We will go with you,” they said. So they went out and got into the boat, but caught nothing that night. ...

Acts 1:22
beginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”

Acts 2:32
God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses.

Acts 4:33
With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.


Treasury of Scripture

After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

then.

Luke 24:50
And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

Acts 1:2-12
Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: …

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1 Corinthians 15
1. By Christ's resurrection,
12. he proves the necessity of our resurrection,
16. against all such as deny the resurrection of the body.
21. The fruit,
35. and the manner thereof;
51. and of the resurrection of those who shall be found alive at the last day.














Then He appeared to James
James, the brother of Jesus, is a significant figure in the early church. Initially skeptical of Jesus' ministry (John 7:5), James' encounter with the risen Christ transformed him into a devoted leader of the Jerusalem church (Acts 15:13). This appearance underscores the power of the resurrection to change hearts and lives. James' leadership role is further evidenced by his authorship of the Epistle of James, which emphasizes practical faith and righteous living. The appearance to James also fulfills the prophecy of familial restoration and leadership within the early church.

then to all the apostles
The term "apostles" refers to those specifically chosen and sent by Jesus to spread the Gospel. This appearance to all the apostles highlights the collective witness of the resurrection, which is foundational to Christian faith (Acts 1:21-22). The apostles, including the original twelve and others like Paul, were entrusted with establishing the church and spreading the teachings of Christ. This collective appearance reinforces the unity and authority of the apostolic witness, as they were commissioned to teach all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). The apostles' testimony is crucial for the early church's growth and the New Testament's formation, serving as a cornerstone for Christian doctrine and practice.

Persons / Places / Events
1. James
This refers to James, the brother of Jesus, who became a prominent leader in the early church in Jerusalem. His encounter with the risen Christ was pivotal in his transformation from skepticism to faith.

2. The Apostles
The term "apostles" here refers to the group of Jesus' closest followers who were commissioned to spread the Gospel. This appearance to all the apostles underscores the collective witness to the resurrection.

3. The Resurrection of Jesus
This event is central to Christian faith, as it validates Jesus' divinity and the truth of His teachings. The appearances post-resurrection serve as evidence of this miraculous event.
Teaching Points
The Transformative Power of the Resurrection
The appearance of Jesus to James illustrates the transformative power of encountering the risen Christ. James went from skepticism to becoming a leader in the early church, showing that a genuine encounter with Jesus can change lives.

The Importance of Witnesses
The multiple appearances of Jesus to different individuals and groups, including all the apostles, provide a strong foundation for the truth of the resurrection. This collective witness is crucial for the credibility of the Gospel message.

Leadership in the Church
James' leadership role in the early church, following his encounter with the risen Christ, emphasizes the importance of spiritual experiences in equipping individuals for leadership and service in the church.

Faith and Skepticism
James' initial skepticism and subsequent faith journey encourage believers to bring their doubts to God, trusting that He can reveal Himself in powerful ways that lead to deeper faith and understanding.Verse 7. - Seen of James. The "James" intended is undoubtedly the only James then living, who was known to the whole Christian Church, namely, "the Lord's brother," the author of the Epistle, and the Bishop of Jerusalem (Galatians 2:9; Acts 15:13; Acts 21:18). James the son of Zebedee had by this time been martyred, and James the son of Alphaeus was never much more than a name to the Church in general. There is no mention of this appearance in the Gospel; but in the Gospel of the Hebrews was a curious legend (preserved in St. Jerome, 'De Virr. Illust.,' 2.) that James had made a vow that he would neither eat nor drink till he had seen Jesus risen from the dead, and that Jesus, appearing to him, said, "My brother, eat thy bread, for the Son of man is risen from the dead." The truth of the appearance is strongly supported by the fact that James, like the rest of the Lord's "brothers," "did not believe" in Christ before the Crucifixion, whereas after the Resurrection we find him and the rest of "the Lord's brothers" ardently convinced (John 12:3-5; Acts 1:14; Acts 9:5, etc.). Of all the apostles (Acts 1:3; Luke 24:50). James the Lord's brother was only an apostle in the wider sense of the word.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
ἔπειτα (epeita)
Adverb
Strong's 1899: Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter.

He appeared
ὤφθη (ōphthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

to James,
Ἰακώβῳ (Iakōbō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2385: The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.

then
εἶτα (eita)
Adverb
Strong's 1534: A particle of succession, then, moreover.

to all
πᾶσιν (pasin)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

the
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

apostles.
ἀποστόλοις (apostolois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.


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