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An Honest Correction
Commentators note that Paul corrects himself in this verse, adding the household of Stephanas after initially stating he only baptized Crispus and Gaius. Some scholars suggest his scribe may have reminded him. This honest correction shows Paul's humanity and that biblical inspiration doesn't erase normal human memory, but rather works through human authors to convey God's truth.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 1:16
18th Century
Theologian
And I baptized also the household. The family. Whether there were any infants in the family does not appear. It is certain that the family…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 1:16
Also the household of Stephanas (κα τον Στεφανα οικον). Mentioned as an afterthought. Robertson and Plummer suggest that Paul's am…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 1:16
19th Century
Bishop
Stephanas.—The mention of Stephanas and his household was, from the preceding words, evidently a subsequent correction by the Apos…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 1:15–18
19th Century
Preacher
Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.
And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not w…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 1:16
The mention of baptism leads Paul to comment that the Corinthian believers had no reason to depend on the efficacy of baptism by him as a sanctifyi…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 1:16
17th Century
Pastor
And I also baptized the household of Stephanas
The same name with "Stephanios", or "Stephanio" in Pliny F5 . Before…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 1:10–16
17th Century
Minister
In the great things of religion, be of one mind; and where there is not unity of belief, still let there be union of affection. Agreement in the gr…