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

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 1:15

New International Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

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

New King James Version

15 lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name.

New Living Translation

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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:15

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:10-16

(Read 1 Corinthians 1:10-16)

In the great things of religion be of one mind; and where there is not unity of sentiment, still let there be union of affection. Agreement in the greater things should extinguish divisions about the lesser. There will be perfect union in heaven, and the nearer we approach it on earth, the nearer we come to perfection. Paul and Apollos both were faithful ministers of Jesus Christ, and helpers of their faith and joy; but those disposed to be contentious, broke into parties. So liable are the best things to be corrupted, and the gospel and its institutions made engines of discord and contention. Satan has always endeavoured to stir up strife among Christians, as one of his chief devices against the gospel. The apostle left it to other ministers to baptize, while he preached the gospel, as a more useful work.