11Because it has come to my knowledge, through those of the house of Chloe, that there are divisions among you, my brothers.
12That is, that some of you say, I am of Paul; some say, I am of Apollos; some say, I am of Cephas; and some say, I am Christ's.
13Is there a division in Christ? was Paul nailed to the cross for you? or were you given baptism in the name of Paul?
14I give praise to God that not one of you had baptism from me, but Crispus and Gaius;
15So that no one may be able to say that you had baptism in my name.
16And I gave baptism to the house of Stephanas; but I am not certain that any others had baptism from me.
17For Christ sent me, not to give baptism, but to be a preacher of the good news: not with wise words, for fear that the cross of Christ might be made of no value.
