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Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now also I baptized the household of Stephanas; as to the rest, I do not know whether I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I did baptize the household of Stephanas also; beyond that, I do not know if I baptized anyone else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know if I baptized anyone else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I did, in fact, baptize the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t recall if I baptized anyone else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I did, in fact, baptize the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don&#8217t know if I baptized anyone else. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I did baptize the family of Stephanas, but I don't remember if I baptized anyone else. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I also baptized Stephanas and his family. Beyond that, I'm not sure whether I baptized anyone else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Oh yes, I also baptized Stephanas and his family; but I can't remember whether I baptized anyone else.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />(Oh yes, I also baptized the family of Stephanas. Beyond that, I'm not sure whether I baptized anyone else.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(I also baptized the household of Stephanus. Otherwise, I do not remember whether I baptized anyone else.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />(Now I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any other.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I baptized also the household of Stephanas; besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I did, however, baptize Stephanas' household also: but I do not think that I baptized any one else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />(I also baptized the household of Stephanas; besides them, I don’t know whether I baptized any other.) <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and I also immersed Stephanas’ household—further, I have not known if I immersed any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now also I baptized the household of Stephanas; as to the rest, I do not know whether I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and I did baptize also Stephanas' household -- further, I have not known if I did baptize any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I immersed also the house of Stephanas: besides, I know not if I immersed any other.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I baptized also the household of Stephanus; besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And I also baptized the household of Stephanus. Other than these, I do not recall if I baptized any others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />(I baptized the household of Stephanas also; beyond that I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />(I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.)<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And I baptized also the household of Steph’a-nas. I do not know whether I have baptized any one else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But I baptized also the household of Estephana, but otherwise I do not know if I baptized any others.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />I did, in deed, immerse the household of Stephanus; besides, I know not whether I immersed any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But I baptized also the family of Stephanas: besides, I know not if I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And I also baptised the household of Stephanus: besides these, I know not if I baptised any other person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />true, I baptized the family of Stephanas: but I don't know that I baptized any other besides.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I did, however, baptize Stephanas' household also: but I do not think that I baptized any one else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And I immersed also the household of Stephanas; besides, I know not whether I immersed any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />I also baptized indeed the family of Stephanas: <i>but</i> I know not whether I baptized any other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=128" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/1.htm">Unity in the Church</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Yes,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: ebaptisa (V-AIA-1S) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">I also baptized</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">household</a> <a href="/greek/4734.htm" title="4734: Stephana (N-GMS) -- Stephanas, a Corinthian Christian. Probably contraction for stephanotos; Stephanas, a Christian.">of Stephanas;</a> <a href="/greek/3063.htm" title="3063: loipon (Adj-ANS) -- Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining.">beyond that</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I do not remember</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: ebaptisa (V-AIA-1S) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">I baptized</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tina (IPro-AMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anyone</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allon (Adj-AMS) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">else.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8</a></span><br />Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Romans 16:5</a></span><br />Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15</a></span><br />You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a></span><br />And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-33.htm">Acts 16:33</a></span><br />At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a></span><br />Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a></span><br />Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Acts 10:47-48</a></span><br />“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!” / So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5</a></span><br />On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a></span><br />For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-15.htm">Colossians 4:15</a></span><br />Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Philemon 1:2</a></span><br />to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a></span><br />Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-26.htm">Ephesians 5:26</a></span><br />to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.</p><p class="hdg">household.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15,17</a></b></br> I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and <i>that</i> they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15,33</a></b></br> And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought <i>us</i>, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide <i>there</i>. 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Stephanas is mentioned later in <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15</a> as the first convert in Achaia, indicating his significance in the early church. The mention of a household suggests a family or group closely associated with Stephanas, possibly including servants, which was a common social structure in the Greco-Roman world. This reflects the early Christian practice of household baptisms, as seen in <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a> with Lydia and <a href="/acts/16-33.htm">Acts 16:33</a> with the Philippian jailer. Baptism here signifies the initiation into the Christian faith, symbolizing cleansing and new life in Christ.<p><b>beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.</b><br>Paul's statement highlights his primary mission of preaching the gospel rather than performing baptisms, as he emphasizes in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-17.htm">1 Corinthians 1:17</a>. This reflects the apostolic focus on spreading the message of Christ rather than the ritual acts, which were often delegated to others. The phrase also underscores Paul's humility and human limitations, acknowledging that he may not recall every detail of his ministry. This admission serves to de-emphasize the importance of who performs the baptism, aligning with the broader message of unity in Christ rather than division over leaders, as addressed in the surrounding verses of <a href="/1_corinthians/1.htm">1 Corinthians 1</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians. He is addressing issues within the church and clarifying his role in baptizing believers.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/household_of_stephanas.htm">Household of Stephanas</a></b><br>A family or group of people closely associated with Stephanas, who were among the first converts in Achaia and were baptized by Paul.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. It was known for its diverse population and moral challenges.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/baptism.htm">Baptism</a></b><br>A Christian sacrament of initiation and purification, symbolizing the believer's faith in Christ and their inclusion in the Christian community.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/achaia.htm">Achaia</a></b><br>A region in Greece where Corinth is located. The household of Stephanas was among the first converts in this area.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_baptism_in_the_church.htm">The Role of Baptism in the Church</a></b><br>Baptism is an important step of obedience and public declaration of faith, but it is not the primary focus of the gospel message. Paul emphasizes preaching the gospel over the act of baptizing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>Paul’s mention of who he baptized serves to address divisions in the Corinthian church. Believers should focus on their unity in Christ rather than on who performed their baptism.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>The household of Stephanas is noted for their service to the saints. This highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and service within the church community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/memory_and_humility_in_ministry.htm">Memory and Humility in Ministry</a></b><br>Paul’s admission of not remembering everyone he baptized shows humility and a focus on the broader mission rather than personal accolades.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">Stephanas.</span>--The mention of Stephanas and his household was, from the words preceding, evidently a subsequent correction by the Apostle. He had forgotten them, and was reminded of it possibly by Sosthenes, who was writing from his dictation, and would naturally have known the fact, for Stephanas was the "firstfruits of Achaia" (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm" title="I beseech you, brothers, (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)">1Corinthians 16:15</a>), and Sosthenes had been chief ruler of the synagogue (<a href="/acts/18-17.htm" title="Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.">Acts 18:17</a>) when Paul had been brought before Gallio, deputy of Achaia. Stephanas himself was at Ephesus with St. Paul when this letter was written, and doubtless in daily intercourse both with him and with Sosthenes (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm" title="I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.">1Corinthians 16:17</a>). Finding how his memory had failed him on this point, the Apostle adds, "And I know not," &c. (<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> I don't remember) so as to prevent any cavil from hypercritical opponents.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And I baptized also.</span> This he recalls by an afterthought being, perhaps, reminded of it by Stephanas himself. <span class="cmt_word">The household of Stephanas.</span> Stephanas and his house were the first converts in Achaia (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5</a>). When converts became more numerous, St. Paul ceased to baptize them personally (comp. <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48</a>). <span class="cmt_word">I know not.</span> The inspiration of the apostles involved none of the mechanical infallibility ascribed to them by popular dogma, He forgot whether he had baptized any one else or not, but this made no difference as regards his main argument. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Yes,</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I also baptized</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐβάπτισα</span> <span class="translit">(ebaptisa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">household</span><br /><span class="grk">οἶκον</span> <span class="translit">(oikon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dwelling; by implication, a family.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Stephanas;</span><br /><span class="grk">Στεφανᾶ</span> <span class="translit">(Stephana)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4734.htm">Strong's 4734: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stephanas, a Corinthian Christian. Probably contraction for stephanotos; Stephanas, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beyond that</span><br /><span class="grk">λοιπὸν</span> <span class="translit">(loipon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I do not remember</span><br /><span class="grk">οἶδα</span> <span class="translit">(oida)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know, remember, appreciate. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">baptizing</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐβάπτισα</span> <span class="translit">(ebaptisa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">anyone</span><br /><span class="grk">τινα</span> <span class="translit">(tina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">else.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄλλον</span> <span class="translit">(allon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">1 Corinthians 1:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 1:16 I also baptized the household of Stephanas (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 1:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 1:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 1:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 1:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>