"Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name." — 1 Corinthians 1:15

1 Corinthians 1:15 · KJV

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

— 1 Corinthians 1:15

Verse 14

I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

Verse 16

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

1 Corinthians 1 — Context

Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

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

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

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. {words: or, speech}

Cross References

John 3:28-29

Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before 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.

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.