Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.
Parallel translations
- WEB (I also baptized the household of Stephanas; besides them, I don’t know whether I baptized any other.)
- KJV And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
- NKJV Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other.
- NASB But I did baptize the household of Stephanas also; beyond that, I do not know if I baptized anyone else.
- NLT (Oh yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas, but I don’t remember baptizing anyone else.)
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Quick answer
Paul recalls he also baptized Stephanas's household, then admits he doesn't remember baptizing others. He is honest about the limits of his memory.
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This parenthetical correction shows Paul's care for accuracy and his transparent honesty. The household of Stephanas, mentioned again in chapter 16, was among the first converts in Achaia. The detail reinforces his main point: baptisms were few and incidental to his calling, which he clarifies in the next verse.
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Cross-references · 4
- 1 Cor 16:15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
- 1 Cor 16:17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
- Acts 16:15And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.
- Acts 16:33At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.
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