Many testimonies had been given of the resurrected Christ before this revelation. Here are some examples:
•Mary Magdalene (see John 20:11–18)
•The Apostles of Jesus's day (see 21)
•The two disciples on the road to Emmaus (see Luke 24:13–35)
•Stephen (see Acts 7:55–56)
•Paul (see Acts 9:1–6)
•The Nephites (see 3 Nephi 11–28)
•Moroni (see Ether 12:39)
•Joseph Smith (see Joseph Smith—History 1:16–20)