1 Corinthians 1:15

Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.

Ver. 15. Lest any should say] q.d. God hath so disposed of it, that none can with any colour or cause, or show of sense, say such a thing.

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Lest any should say that I had baptized in my own name — In order to attach them to myself.

¹⁵ Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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