1 Corinthians 1:14

Authorized King James Version

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

Word-by-Word Analysis

εὐχαριστῶ

G2168

I thank

to be grateful, i.e., (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal

τῷ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

θεῷ

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

οὐδένα

G3762

none

not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing

ὑμῶν

G5216

of you

of (from or concerning) you

ἐβάπτισα

G907

I baptized

to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e., fully wet); used only (in the new testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordi

εἰ

G1487

if, whether, that, etc

μὴ

G3361

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

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Κρίσπον

G2921

Crispus

"crisp"; crispus, a corinthian

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καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

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Γάϊον

G1050

Gaius

gaius (i.e., caius), a christian

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Corinthians, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to 1 Corinthians's theological argument.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Corinthians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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