Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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 (Romans 16:7): they are said to be "among the apostles" (who all were witnesses of the resurrection, Acts 1:22).
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 7:60).
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 28:16
Acts 1:15-26
1 Thessalonians 4:14
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