Reference

1 Corinthians 1:16

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
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I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

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

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And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

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For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

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For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

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Infant Baptism
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Infant Baptism

The verse explicitly states that Paul baptized the "household of Stephanas," but it does not provide any details about the age or spiritual understanding of the individuals within that household. Therefore, while it is possible that infants or young children were part of the household, the text itself does not confirm their presence or their baptism. The argument for infant baptism from this verse relies on an assumption about the composition of ancient households and the practice of baptism, ra