Over Five Hundred Brethren See Jesus at Once

22. Over Five Hundred Brethren See Jesus at Once
KJV Full Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:6 – "After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep."
Context: Paul recorded this massive post-resurrection appearance.

 Jesus Appears to the Eleven Disciples on a Mountain in Galilee
KJV Full Verse: Matthew 28:16-17 – "Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted."
Context: Jesus gave them final instructions before His ascension. 

 23. Jesus Appears to James (His Brother)
KJV Full Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:7 – "After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles."
Context: Jesus personally appeared to His brother James. 

 Jesus Opens the Disciples’ Minds to Understand the Scriptures
KJV Full Verse: Luke 24:45 – "Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures."
Context: Jesus explained how the Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled in Him. 

 Jesus Commands the Disciples to Wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit
KJV Full Verse: Luke 24:49 – "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high."
Context: Jesus told them to stay in Jerusalem for the coming of the Holy Spirit. 

  Jesus Appears One Last Time to the Eleven Before His Ascension
KJV Full Verse: Acts 1:3 – "To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God."
Context: Jesus continued teaching His disciples for forty days. 

 27. Jesus Leads His Disciples to the Mount of Olives
KJV Full Verse: Luke 24:50 – "And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them."
Context: Jesus prepared for His ascension. 

 John 21:25, depicting Jesus performing miracles post-resurrection while His disciples watch in awe 

 28. The Crowd Watches Jesus' Ascension
KJV Full Verse: Acts 1:9 – "And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight."
Context: Jesus visibly ascended to heaven. 

30. The Disciples Return to Jerusalem and Begin to Pray
KJV Full Verse: Acts 1:12-14 – "Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren."
Context: The disciples obeyed Jesus’ command to remain in Jerusalem and devoted themselves to prayer.

Jesus Appears to Paul ina Vision in the Book of Acts
KJV Full Verse: Acts 18:9-10 – "Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city."
Context: Jesus continued to appear to His followers, providing guidance and encouragement.

34. Stephen Sees Jesus in a Vision
KJV Full Verse: Acts 7:55-56 – "But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God."
Context: As Stephen was being stoned, he saw Jesus in heaven.

35. Jesus Appears to John the Apostle on Patmos
KJV Full Verse: Revelation 1:12-13 – "And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle."
Context: Jesus appeared to John, giving him the visions recorded in Revelation.

 The Believers in Acts
General Witness: Acts 1:15
Context: The broader group of about 120 believers who gathered in the upper room just before Pentecost had likely been influenced by the testimonies of those who saw Jesus after His resurrection. Their unity and prayer were deeply rooted in the shared belief in His resurrection. 

 Ananias of Damascus – After Jesus’ ascension, Jesus appeared to Ananias in a vision and instructed him to heal Saul (Acts 9:10-19). 

 The Disciples in Jerusalem Before Pentecost – Jesus appeared to them multiple times, teaching them about the Kingdom of God (Acts 1:3-4). 

John 21:25 (KJV):

"And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen."

This verse emphasizes the vastness of Jesus' works, suggesting that His miracles, teachings, and deeds were so numerous that they could never be fully recorded in books.

📖 John 20:14-16 (KJV) – "And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master."
📌 How She Witnessed: Jesus appeared to her alone at the tomb, and she mistook Him for the gardener until He called her by name.