I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;
I thank God's providence now, who so ordered it that I baptized none of you but Crispus (the former ruler of the synagogue, Acts 18:8), and Gaius (written by the Romans Caius-the host of Paul at Corinth, and of the church, Romans 16:23; a person, therefore, in good circumstances). Baptizing was the office of the deacons (Acts 10:48); the apostles' office was to establish and superintend generally the churches. The deacons had more time for giving the necessary instruction preparatory to baptism. Crispus and Gaius, etc., being among the first converts, were baptized by Paul himself, who founded the church.