6. 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 ( Matthew 26:32 ; Matthew 28:7 ; Matthew 28:10 ; Matthew 28:16 ). He "appointed" this place, as one remote from Jerusalem, so that believers might assemble there more freely and securely. ALFORD'S theory of Jerusalem being the scene, is improbable; as such a multitude of believers could not, with any safety, have met in one place in the metropolis, after His crucifixion there. The number of disciples ( Acts 1:15 ) at Jerusalem shortly after, was one hundred and twenty, those in Galilee and elsewhere not being reckoned. Andronicus and JUNIUS were, perhaps, of the number ( Acts 1:15- : ): they are said to be "among the apostles" (who all were witnesses of the resurrection, Acts 1:15- : ). remain unto this present —and, therefore, may be sifted thoroughly to ascertain the trustworthiness of their testimony. fallen asleep —in the sure hope of awaking at the resurrection ( Acts 1:15- : ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-7" class="com-number"
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