1 Corinthians 1:15

15 lest eny shulde saye that I had baptised in myne awne 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 Ys Christ devided? was Paul crucified for you? ether were ye baptised in ye name of Paul?

14 I thanke God that I christened none of you but Crispus and Gayus

15 lest eny shulde saye that I had baptised in myne awne name.

16 I baptised also the housse of Stephana. Forthermore knowe I not whether I baptised eny man or no.

17 For Christ sent me not to baptyse but to preache ye gospell not with wysdome of wordes lest the crosse of Christ shuld have bene made of none effecte.