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1 Corinthians 1:13

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

KJV

μεμέρισται ὁ Χριστός; μὴ Παῦλος ἐσταυρώθη ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, ἢ εἰς τὸ ὄνομα Παύλου ἐβαπτίσθητε;

Greek NT

Divisus est Christus ? numquid Paulus crucifixus est pro vobis ? aut in nomine Pauli baptizati estis ?

Vulgate

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

ASV

Is Christ divided? Was Paul then crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

Douay-Rheims

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In the original Greek

12 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

Παῦλος
paulos
noun · 158×
Χριστός
christos
noun · 530×
βαπτίζω
baptizo
verb · 77×
εἰς
eis
preposition · 1769×
μή
me
particle · 1033×
μερίζω
merizo
verb · 14×
σταυρόω
stauroo
verb · 46×
e
particle · 346×
o
article · 19778×
ὄνομα
onoma
noun · 228×
ὑμεῖς
umeis
pronoun · 1828×
ὑπέρ
uper
preposition · 148×

Historic Christian voices

7 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Containing a general view of the subjects treated in Holy Scripture Chapter 1.— The Interpretation of Scripture Depends on the Discovery and Enunciation of the Meaning, and is to Be Undertaken in Dependence on God's Aid. 1. There are two things on which all interpretation of Scripture depends: the mode of ascertaining the proper meaning, and the mode of making known the meaning…
Is a sacrament a kind of sign? Is every sign of a sacred thing a sacrament? Is a sacrament a sign of one thing only, or of several? Is a sacrament a sign that is something sensible? Is some determinate sensible thing required for a sacrament? Is signification expressed by words necessary for a sacrament? Are determinate words required? May anything be added to or subtracted fro…
Q. Do those who look for their salvation and security in saints, in themselves, or elsewhere really believe in the only savior Jesus? A. No. Although they boast of being his, by their deeds they deny the only savior and deliverer, Jesus. Either Jesus is not a perfect savior, or those who in true faith accept this savior have in him all they need for their salvation.
We will that the people henceforth take the name "Christian," discarding all party names and denominational labels, for Christ is not divided. There is no authority for sectarian names in the New Testament, and they serve only to perpetuate divisions among the people of God.

Cross-references

  • 1Cor 10:2 — And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
  • 1Cor 10:2 — And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
  • 2Cor 4:5 — For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
  • 2Cor 5:14 — For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
  • 2Cor 11:4 — For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear
  • Acts 2:38 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
  • Acts 2:38 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
  • Acts 8:16 — (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
  • Acts 10:48 — And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
  • Acts 10:48 — And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
  • Acts 16:15 — And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.
  • 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.
  • Acts 19:5 — When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
  • Acts 19:5 — When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
  • Eph 4:5 — One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
  • Eph 4:5 — One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
  • Gal 1:7 — Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
  • John 4:2 — (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
  • Matt 28:19 — Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
  • Matt 28:19 — Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: