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NASB | 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not in cleverness of speech, so that the cross of Christ would not be made void. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ did not send me [as an apostle] to baptize, but [commissioned and empowered me] to preach the good news [of salvation]--not with clever and eloquent speech [as an orator], so that the cross of Christ would not be made ineffective [deprived of its saving power]. |
Subject: Why Didn't Paul and Jesus Baptize? |
Bible Note: Greetings Inmyheart! Thanks for your reply! I agree with the commetary you posted, especially that of Hodge's. My question though was addressed to those who believe that baptism is essential to salvation. If this is indeed the case, it is very strange that Jesus did not baptize at all and that Paul was not sent to bapize. I understand this fact from my perspective, because baptism is not essential for salvation. Therefore, I have no problem understanding why Jesus didn't baptize or why Paul was not send to baptize. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |