1 Corinthians 1:15
New International Version
so no one can say that you were baptized in my name.

New Living Translation
for now no one can say they were baptized in my name.

English Standard Version
so that no one may say that you were baptized in my name.

Berean Standard Bible
so no one can say that you were baptized into my name.

Berean Literal Bible
so that no one should say that you were baptized into my name.

King James Bible
Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.

New King James Version
lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name.

New American Standard Bible
so that no one would say you were baptized in my name!

NASB 1995
so that no one would say you were baptized in my name.

NASB 1977
that no man should say you were baptized in my name.

Legacy Standard Bible
so that no one would say you were baptized in my name.

Amplified Bible
so that no one would say that you were baptized into my name.

Christian Standard Bible
so that no one can say you were baptized in my name.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
so that no one can say you were baptized in my name.

American Standard Version
lest any man should say that ye were baptized into my name.

Contemporary English Version
Not one of you can say that you were baptized in my name.

English Revised Version
lest any man should say that ye were baptized into my name.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
so that no one can say you were baptized in my name.

Good News Translation
No one can say, then, that you were baptized as my disciples. (

International Standard Version
so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name.

Majority Standard Bible
so no one can say that I baptized into my name.

NET Bible
so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name!

New Heart English Bible
so that no one should say that you had been baptized into my own name.

Webster's Bible Translation
Lest any should say that I had baptized in my own name.

Weymouth New Testament
for fear people should say that you were baptized to be my adherents.

World English Bible
so that no one should say that I had baptized you into my own name.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
that no one may say that to my own name I immersed;

Berean Literal Bible
so that no one should say that you were baptized into my name.

Young's Literal Translation
that no one may say that to my own name I did baptize;

Smith's Literal Translation
Lest any should say that in my name I have immersed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Lest any should say that you were baptized in my name.

Catholic Public Domain Version
lest anyone say that you have been baptized in my name.

New American Bible
so that no one can say you were baptized in my name.

New Revised Standard Version
so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So no man can say that I have baptized in my own name.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Lest anyone would say that I have baptized in my name.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
that no one may say that I immersed into my own name.

Godbey New Testament
in order that no one may say that you are baptized in my name.

Haweis New Testament
that no man might say, I baptised into my own name.

Mace New Testament
lest any should say, I had baptized into mine own name.

Weymouth New Testament
for fear people should say that you were baptized to be my adherents.

Worrell New Testament
lest some one should say that ye were immersed into my name.

Worsley New Testament
so that no one can say I baptized in my own name.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Unity in the Church
14I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. 16Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.…

Cross References
Matthew 28:19
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Acts 10:48
So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.

Romans 6:3-4
Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.

Galatians 3:27
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Ephesians 4:5
one Lord, one faith, one baptism;

Colossians 2:12
And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.

Acts 19:5
On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 8:16
For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

John 3:22-23
After this, Jesus and His disciples went into the Judean countryside, where He spent some time with them and baptized. / Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized.

John 4:1-2
When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John / (although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples),

Matthew 3:11
I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Mark 1:8
I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

Luke 3:16
John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Acts 1:5
For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”


Treasury of Scripture

Lest any should say that I had baptized in my own name.

I.

John 3:28,29
Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him…

John 7:18
He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

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1 Corinthians 1
1. After his salutation and thanksgiving for the Corinthians,
10. Paul exhorts them to unity,
12. and reproves their dissensions.
18. God destroys the wisdom of the wise,
21. by the foolishness of preaching;
26. and calls not the wise, mighty, and noble,
28. but the foolish, weak, and men of no account.














so no one can say
This phrase underscores the Apostle Paul's concern for the integrity and unity of the Corinthian church. The Greek word for "say" is "eipē," which implies a declaration or assertion. Paul is preemptively addressing potential claims that could lead to division. Historically, the early church faced challenges of factionalism, and Paul is keen to prevent any misunderstanding that might arise from his actions. His intent is to ensure that the focus remains on Christ, not on any human leader.

that you were baptized
The term "baptized" comes from the Greek "baptizō," meaning to immerse or submerge. Baptism in the early church was a significant rite of initiation, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Archaeological findings, such as ancient baptismal fonts, highlight the importance of this practice in early Christian communities. Paul emphasizes that baptism is not about allegiance to a human leader but a public declaration of faith in Christ.

into my name
The phrase "into my name" is crucial in understanding Paul's argument. In the Greek, "name" is "onoma," which signifies authority or character. Paul is making it clear that baptism should not be associated with his personal authority or identity. Historically, names carried significant weight in terms of identity and allegiance. By distancing himself from any claims of personal ownership over the believers' baptism, Paul reinforces the centrality of Christ in the believer's life. This reflects a broader scriptural theme where allegiance and identity are found in Christ alone, as seen throughout the New Testament.

Verse 15. - I had baptized. The better reading, followed by the Revised Version, is, Ye were baptized unto my name; א, A, B, C.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
so
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

no
μή (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

one
τις (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

can say
εἴπῃ (eipē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

you were baptized
ἐβαπτίσθητε (ebaptisthēte)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 907: Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

my
ἐμὸν (emon)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1699: My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.

name.
ὄνομα (onoma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.


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