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.

Five hundred - probably on the mountain (Thabor, according to tradition) in Galilee, when His most public appearance, according to His special promise, was vouchsafed (; ; ; ). He 'appointed' this place, remote from Jerusalem, so that believers might assemble there more securely. Such a multitude could not with safety have met in the metropolis after his crucifixion there. The number of disciples () at Jerusalem shortly after was 120, those in Galilee and elsewhere not being reckoned. Andronicus and Junius were perhaps of the number (); for they were 'among the apostles,' all witnesses of the resurrection ().

Remain unto this present - and, therefore, may be sifted to ascertain the trustworthiness of their testimony.

Fallen asleep - in the sure hope of awaking at the resurrection ().

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