Jesus' post-resurrection appearances
Gospel writers Matthew, Luke, and John make a tremendous effort to narrate the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. Jesus appeared to the women, to the disciples, to those on the road to Emmaus.
Yet, there is one post-resurrection appearance of Jesus that is not narrated, only mentioned. Luke 24.34 - "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" 1 Corinthians 15.5 - "...and that He appeared to Cephas..."
Yes, the Scriptures testify that the Risen Jesus appeared to Simon Peter/Cephas....but the New Testament writers do not narrate this appearance. Wouldn't you like to know what exactly took place when the Risen Jesus appeared to the one who denied him three times? Of course, John's Gospel narrates Peter jumping into the Sea of Galilee/Tiberius when Jesus appears on the shore and works the second miraculous catch of fish.
So, we are left to imagine that Jesus offered and forgave Peter in that intimate appearance. Why wasn't this recorded? I'm not sure, but Luke and Paul definitely wanted us to know that it happened.
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