Eyewitnesses (2 Occurrences)

Luke 1:2
even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word delivered them to us,
(WEB KJV ASV NAS RSV NIV)

2 Peter 1:16
For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)

Eye-witnesses (4 Occurrences)

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Inspiration (4 Occurrences)

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Wer (1 Occurrence)

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Fables (5 Occurrences)

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Tales (4 Occurrences)

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Eye-witness (2 Occurrences)

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Beholding (45 Occurrences)

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845. autoptes -- an eyewitness
... eye-witness. Word Origin from autos and optanomai Definition an eyewitness
NASB Word Usage eyewitnesses (1). eye-witness. From autos ...
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2030. epoptes -- a looker-on, ie a spectator
... Word Origin from epi and the fut. of horao Definition a looker-on, ie
a spectator NASB Word Usage eyewitnesses (1). eyewitness. ...
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Acts i. 1, 2
... testimony, but refers the whole matter to the Apostles, saying, "Even as they delivered
them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily i acts i 1.htm

The Preface to the Gospel. Luke 1:1-4
... concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us, 2 even as they delivered
them unto us, who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/i the preface to the.htm

The Learned Pagans had Means and Opportunities of Informing ...
... actually eye-witnesses. I shall only mention among these eyewitnesses,
the twelve apostles, to whom we must add St. Paul, who had ...
/.../sect v the learned pagans.htm

Introduction
... liturgical observances. The story of the death of Polycarp and other
companions is that of eyewitnesses of the tragedy. There are ...
//christianbookshelf.org/richardson/early christian fathers/introduction 4.htm

Remaining and Falling Asleep
... were, then, some five-and-twenty years after the Resurrection, several hundred
disciples who were known amongst the churches as having been eyewitnesses of the ...
/.../romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/remaining and falling asleep.htm

The Fact of the Redeemer's Return had a Spectacular Setting Forth ...
... For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we make known unto you the
power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/7 the fact of the.htm

Luke's Preface and Dedication.
... or accomplished according to the divine will] among us, 2 even as they delivered
them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses [the apostles were ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/i lukes preface and dedication.htm

Luke
... This he too at the beginning of his work declares, saying "Even as they delivered
unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word ...
/.../various/jerome and gennadius lives of illustrious men /chapter vii luke.htm

Introduction.
... ascertaining the truth was indeed laborious, inasmuch as many and different persons
gave different accounts and some claimed to be eyewitnesses, while others ...
/.../scholasticus/the ecclesiastical history of scholasticus/introduction 2.htm

The Writings of Irenæus against the Schismatics at Rome.
... their words, and what he heard from them concerning the Lord, and concerning his
miracles and his teaching, having received them from eyewitnesses of the Word ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xx the writings of irenaeus.htm

Eyewitnesses (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Eyewitnesses (2 Occurrences). Luke 1:2 even as
those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants ...
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Virgin (62 Occurrences)
... who professes to have "traced the course of all things accurately from the beginning,"
according to the testimony of those who were "eyewitnesses and ministers ...
/v/virgin.htm - 64k

Birth (357 Occurrences)
... who professes to have "traced the course of all things accurately from the beginning,"
according to the testimony of those who were "eyewitnesses and ministers ...
/b/birth.htm - 71k

Inspiration (4 Occurrences)
... to them of "the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" did not rest on "cunningly
devised fables." He offers them the testimony of eyewitnesses of Christ's ...
/i/inspiration.htm - 57k

Wer (1 Occurrence)
... Luke 1:2 even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of
the word delivered them to us, (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV ...
/w/wer.htm - 6k

Invented (3 Occurrences)
... 1:16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the
power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his ...
/i/invented.htm - 7k

Imagined (5 Occurrences)
... 1:16 For we have not made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,
following cleverly imagined fables, but having been eyewitnesses of his ...
/i/imagined.htm - 8k

Fables (5 Occurrences)
... 1:16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the
power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his ...
/f/fables.htm - 7k

Tales (4 Occurrences)
... 1:16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the
power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his ...
/t/tales.htm - 7k

Eye-witness (2 Occurrences)
Eye-witness. Eye-sight, Eye-witness. Eyewitnesses . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(WEY). Eye-sight, Eye-witness. Eyewitnesses . Reference Bible.
/e/eye-witness.htm - 7k

In the biblical context, eyewitnesses play a crucial role in the authentication and transmission of events, particularly those concerning the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The concept of eyewitness testimony is foundational to the credibility and historicity of the biblical narrative, serving as a means to verify the truth of the accounts recorded in Scripture.

Old Testament Context

While the Old Testament does not explicitly use the term "eyewitnesses," the principle of firsthand testimony is evident. The Law of Moses emphasizes the importance of witnesses in legal matters. Deuteronomy 19:15 (BSB) states, "A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses." This requirement underscores the value placed on corroborated testimony in establishing truth and justice.

New Testament Context

The New Testament places significant emphasis on eyewitnesses, particularly concerning the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Gospel writers often highlight their reliance on eyewitness accounts to provide an accurate record of events. Luke, for instance, begins his Gospel by stating, "Just as they were handed down to us by the initial eyewitnesses and servants of the word" (Luke 1:2, BSB). This introduction underscores Luke's intent to compile a reliable narrative based on firsthand testimony.

The apostle Peter also emphasizes the importance of eyewitness testimony in his epistles. In 2 Peter 1:16 (BSB), he writes, "For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty." Peter's assertion highlights the authenticity of the apostolic witness, rooted in personal experience rather than myth or legend.

The Resurrection of Jesus

The resurrection of Jesus is a central event in the New Testament, and its credibility is heavily reliant on eyewitness testimony. The apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (BSB), provides a list of those who witnessed the risen Christ: "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles. And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth."

This passage is critical as it not only lists multiple eyewitnesses but also notes that many were still alive at the time of Paul's writing, allowing for verification of the claims.

Role in the Early Church

Eyewitnesses were instrumental in the formation and growth of the early church. The apostles, as primary witnesses of Jesus' life and resurrection, were tasked with spreading the Gospel message. Acts 1:8 (BSB) records Jesus' commission to His disciples: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

The apostolic witness, grounded in personal experience and empowered by the Holy Spirit, was central to the church's mission and the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.

Conclusion

The role of eyewitnesses in the Bible is foundational to the credibility and transmission of the biblical narrative. From the Old Testament's emphasis on multiple witnesses in legal matters to the New Testament's reliance on firsthand testimony to validate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, eyewitnesses serve as a vital link in the chain of divine revelation.Why should I believe in Christ's resurrection? | GotQuestions.org

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