1 Corinthians 15:8 Meaning
And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
Context Explained
6After 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.
7After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
8And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
9For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:4
Both verses affirm the resurrection of Jesus as a foundational truth of the faith.
John 20:29
Jesus speaks of the blessing of believing without seeing, relating to Paul's experience.
Acts 1:3
Describes Jesus presenting Himself alive after His suffering, connecting to Paul's testimony.
Source: 1 Corinthians 15:8