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1 Corinthians 1:16

1 Corinthians 1:16
And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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 was among the first converts to Christianity in Achaia, and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The household of Stephanas - From Co1 16:15, we learn that the family of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, probably converted and baptized by the apostle himself. Epenetus is supposed to be…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 1:14-16

Here the apostle gives an account of his ministry among them. He thanks God he had baptized but a few among them, Crispus, who had been a ruler of a synagogue at Corinth (Act 18:8), Gaius, and the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Stephanas Probably the bearer of the Epistle. He is mentioned in ch. 1Co 16:15; 1Co 16:17.

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