After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.
Divine truths gain their greatest evidence when seen in connection with one another. The resurrection of Christ is the foundation upon which the resurrection of the dead is built; strengthen the foundation and the superstructure stands secure.
AI summary
Commenting on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
five hundred--This appearance was probably on the mountain (Tabor, according to tradition), in Galilee, when His most solemn and public appearance, according to His special promise, was vouchsafed (Mat 26:32; Mat 28:7, Mat 28:10, Mat 28:16). He "appointed" this place, as one remote from Jerusalem, so that believers might assemble there more freely and securely.
After that he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once,.... Not at, or near Jerusalem, for the number of the disciples that were together there, made but about an hundred and twenty, Act 1:15 but in Galilee, where Christ, in the days of his flesh, had most chiefly conversed, most frequently preached and wrought his miracles, and where the number of his disciples...