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

King James Version

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

— 1 Corinthians 1:15, King James Version

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1 Corinthians 1 — Context

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Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

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;

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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.

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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.

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For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Corinthians 1:15 say?
1 Corinthians 1:15 in the King James Version reads: “Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 1:15 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 1:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 1:15.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 1:15 in?
1 Corinthians 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 1:15?
1 Corinthians 1:15 reads (KJV): “Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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