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1 Corinthians 1:14
I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church while confronting their factionalism and misplaced focus on human leaders. He pauses his theological argument to clarify his own limited role in their initiation.
The words — εὐχαριστῶ (eucharistō) translates literally to "I thank," and οὐδὲνα (oudena) means "no one." These terms frame Paul’s gratitude around the specific restriction of his baptismal work.
The thread — Paul’s mention of Crispus corresponds to Acts 18:8, where the synagogue leader believed, while Gaius appears in Romans 16:23 as his host. The habit of thanking God for believers also aligns with 1 Corinthians 1:4.
Why it lands — The text states Paul baptized only Crispus and Gaius to prevent claims that the Corinthians were baptized into his name. Readers must evaluate whether their spiritual allegiance rests on Christ alone rather than human ministry.
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The Greek words
King James Version
I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;
Cross-references
- Acts 18:8 Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.
- Romans 16:23 Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
- 1 Corinthians 1:4 I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Corinthians 14:18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.
- 2 Corinthians 2:14 But 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.
- Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
- Colossians 3:17 And 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.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
- 3 John 1:1 The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth: