Translations
Modern
…so no one can say that you were baptized into my name.
Traditional
Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.
Literal
…so that no one can say that you were baptized into my name.
Latin
…ne quis dicat quod in nomine meo baptizati estis.
Original
Greek
English
…so no one can say that you were baptized into my name.
Notes
The Corinthian believers argued about which leading evangelist (Paul, Apollos, or Peter) was the best. Paul scolded them for their arguments and worldly comparisons. As ministers of Christ and the good news about Jesus, God works through Paul and the others (see 1 Corinthians 3:1–4:7).
Theme notes and profiles
Paul (Saul) Baptism Fear of the Lord Love in the Community of Christ Wisdom
Parallels
Glossary
Acts of Paul and Thecla Baptism for the Dead Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Peter, Second Letter of Second Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Thessalonians