1 Corinthians 1:15

15 so no one can say that you were baptized in my name.

1 Corinthians 1:15 in Other Translations

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

15 so that no one may say that you were baptized in my name.

15 for now no one can say they were baptized in my name.

15 At least no one can go around saying he was baptized in my name.

15 lest any man should say that ye were baptized into my name.

15 so that no one can say you were baptized in my name.

15 so that no one can say you had been baptized in my name.

15 No one can say that you were baptized in my name.

1 Corinthians 1:15 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:15

Lest any should say that I had baptized in my
own name.
] The Alexandrian copy, and some others, and the Vulgate Latin version, read, "lest anyone should say that ye were baptized in my name"; and the Ethiopic version renders it, "that ye might not say we have been baptized in his name". This gives the true reason why the apostle was so thankful he had baptized no more of the members of this church, lest either some should reproach him, as having done it in his own name, and as seeking his own honour and interest; or lest others should affect, from their being baptized by him, to be called by his name, as if he was the author and patron of a new sect.

1 Corinthians 1:15 In-Context

13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul?

14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,

15 so no one can say that you were baptized in my name.

16 (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.)

17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.