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1 Corinthians 1:13-17

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

13. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 14. I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; 15. Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. 16. And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 17. For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

1 Corinthians 1:13-17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:13

Theological / Devotional

Is Christ divided? The absurdity of the question is immediately apparent. Was Paul crucified? The form of the question in the Greek implies a negative answer. The force of the question is revealed in the translation: “Paul was not crucified for you, was he?” Paul tactfully uses himself as an example rather than Apollos or Peter. In the name of Paul. Compare the formula in Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:16.

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