and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.
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
Peter saw the risen Lord, though Mary Magdalene saw Him first, but Paul passes over the women's testimony. The apostles are still called 'the Twelve' by their original number and office, though only eleven remained after Judas destroyed himself and Thomas was absent at the first appearance in John 20:19.
AI summary
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: (c) Of those twelve picked and chosen apostles, who were commonly called twelve, though Judas was put out of the number.