I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,
Parallel translations
- WEB I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius,
- KJV I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;
- NKJV I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius,
- NASB I am thankful that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius,
- NLT I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,
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Quick answer
Paul is thankful he personally baptized only a few people in Corinth. This kept anyone from claiming special allegiance to him.
Overview
Paul expresses relief that he baptized only Crispus (the former synagogue ruler of Acts 18:8) and Gaius, so no faction could boast of being 'Paul's people.' He is not minimizing baptism but guarding against the personality cults dividing the church. His concern is that all loyalty point to Christ, not to the human instrument.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 12
- Acts 18:8Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.
- Rom 16:23Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
- 1 Th 5:18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
- Eph 5:20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 2 Cor 2:14But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
- 1 Cor 14:18I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.
- 3 Jn 1:1–4The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:
- 1 Cor 1:4I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.
- Col 3:15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
- Col 3:17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
- Phlm 1:4I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,
- 1 Tim 1:12I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.
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