1 Corinthians 15:7
“Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles,”
What does 1 Corinthians 15:7 mean?
After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to James (likely his brother, who would later lead the Jerusalem church) and then to all the apostles together. This verse is part of Paul's summary of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances, which he's using to establish that the resurrection actually happened and was witnessed by real people. It's worth noting that James seems to have been skeptical of Jesus during his ministry, so this appearance was apparently significant enough to transform him into a devoted follower and leader.