1 Corinthians 15:5

And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

Cross-reference

Mark 16:14 Parallel

Mark 16:14 describes Jesus appearing to the eleven — a parallel account of the appearance to the twelve Paul lists.

Luke 24:34 Parallel

Luke 24:34 records disciples saying the Lord appeared to Simon — confirming Paul's mention of the appearance to Cephas.

Luke 24:36-49 narrates Jesus appearing to the disciples — confirming and detailing the appearance Paul mentions.

John 20:19-23 recounts Jesus appearing to the disciples — another parallel account of the same resurrection appearance.

Acts 1:2–14 Historical context

Acts 1:2-14 provides the historical context for Jesus' appearances to the apostles over 40 days, matching Paul's reference to the Twelve.

Mark 16:7 Parallel

Mark 16:7 specifically names Peter, echoing Paul's mention of appearing to Cephas first before the Twelve.

John 20:25 Parallel

John 20:25 recounts an appearance to the disciples (minus Thomas), one of the appearances Paul refers to as to the Twelve.

Acts 1:3 Parallel

Acts 1:3 adds that Jesus appeared over 40 days with many proofs, detailing the same appearances Paul lists for the Twelve.

John 1:42 Historical context

John 1:42 explains Jesus renamed Simon to Cephas — identifying the Cephas Paul mentions as Peter.

Acts 10:41 Parallel

Acts 10:41 emphasizes that Jesus appeared only to chosen witnesses who ate with him, corroborating Paul's specific list of appearances.

Acts 13:31 Parallel

Acts 13:31 adds that Jesus appeared for many days to those from Galilee, a broader group that includes the Twelve.