1 Corinthians 1 · Verse 14

1 Corinthians 1:14

I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;
1 Corinthians 1:14, King James Version

1 Corinthians 1:14 in other translations

BSBI thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,
WEBI thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius,
ASVI thank God that I baptized none of you, save Crispus and Gaius;
YLTI give thanks to God that no one of you did I baptize, except Crispus and Gaius--
DARBYI thank God that I have baptised none of you, unless Crispus and Gaius,
BBEI give praise to God that not one of you had baptism from me, but Crispus and Gaius;
WebsterI thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

What does 1 Corinthians 1:14 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
14. I thank God's providence now, who so ordered it that I baptized none of you but Crispus (the former ruler of the synagogue, Ac 18:8) and Gaius (written by the Romans Caius, the host of Paul at Corinth, and of the church, Ro 16:23; a person therefore in good circumstances). Baptizing was the office of the deacons (Ac 10:48) rather than of the apostles, whose office was that of establishing and superintending generally the churches. The deacons had a better opportunity of giving the necessary course of instruction preparatory to baptism. Crispus and Gaius were probably among the first converts, and hence were baptized by Paul himself, who founded the church.

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 14. I thank God, etc. Why Paul did not himself baptize, see in @1Co 1:17. To him it was now a subject of grateful reflection that he had not done it. He had not given any occasion for the suspicion that he had intended to set himself up as a leader of a sect or party.

But Crispus. Crispus had been the chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, Actsts 18:8.

And Gaius. Gaius resided at Corinth, and at his house Paul resided when he wrote the epistle to the Romans, Rom 16:23. It is also possible that the third epistle of John was directed to this man. See 3Jn 1:1. And if so, then probably Diotrephes, 3Jn 1:9, who is mentioned as one who loved "to have the pre-eminence," had been one cause of the difficulties at Corinth. The other persons at Corinth had been probably baptized by Silas and Timothy.

(c) "Crispus" Acts 18:8 (d) "Gaius" Rom 16:23, 3Jn 1:1

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you - None of those who now live in Corinth, except Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, Act 18:8. And Gaius, the same person probably with whom Paul lodged, Rom 16:23 (note). Dr. Lightfoot observes: "If this be Gaius, or Caius, to whom the third epistle of John was written, which is very probable when the first verse of that epistle (3Jn 1:1) is compared with Rom 16:23, then it will appear probable that John wrote his first epistle to the Corinthians. I wrote, says he, unto the Church - What Church? Certainly it must have been some particular Church which the apostle has in view, and the Church where Gaius himself resided. And if this be true, we may look for Diotrephes (3Jn 1:9) in the Corinthian Church; and the author of the schism of which the apostle complains. See the Introduction, Section 8.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 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…

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1 Corinthians 1:14 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

εὐχαριστῶeucharistōI thankG2168
τῷtō<the>G3588
θεῷtheōGodG2316
ὅτιhotithatG3754
οὐδέναoudenano [one]G3762
ὑμῶνhumōnof youG4771
ἐβάπτισαebaptisaI baptizedG907
εἰeionlyG1487
μὴmēexceptG3361
ΚρίσπονKrisponCrispusG2921
καὶkaiandG2532
Γάϊον,GaionGaius,G1050

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 1 Corinthians 1:14

  • Acts 18:8

    And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

  • Romans 16:23

    Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:18

    In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:14

    Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:18

    I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:

  • Colossians 3:15

    And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

  • Colossians 3:17

    And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:4

    I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

  • Ephesians 5:20

    Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

  • 3 John 1:1-4

    The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
thank.
4; 14:18; 2Co 2:14; Eph 5:20; Col 3:15,17; 1Th 5:18; 1Ti 1:12; Phm 1:4
Crispus.
Ac 18:8
Gaius.
Ro 16:23; 3Jo 1:1-4

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Context

  • 1 Corinthians 1:13

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

  • 1 Corinthians 1:14

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

  • 1 Corinthians 1:15

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

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1 Corinthians 1:14 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Doy gracias á Dios, que á ninguno de vosotros he bautizado, sino á Crispo y á Gayo;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Je rends grâces à Dieu de ce que je n’ai baptisé aucun de vous, sinon Crispus et Gaïus,
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ich danke Gott, daß ich niemanden von euch getauft habe, außer Krispus und Gajus,
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Gratias ago Deo, quod neminem vestrum baptizavi, nisi Crispum et Caium: