Not to baptize. — Preaching was eminently the work of the Apostles. The deacons used to baptise (Acts 10:48). The mention of “the preaching of the glad tidings” affords an opportunity for the Apostle stating in vindication of himself why that, and not philosophy, was the subject of his preaching, “lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.” Such, and not inability or ignorance, was the grand cause of his simplicity.
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1 Corinthians 1:17
17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words,c lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.