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I am thankful that I did not immerse any of you, except for Crispus and Gaius,

Verse ConceptsBaptism, practice ofChristian BaptismWe Thank GodBaptism

But I have not availed myself of any of these rights. And I am not writing this so that it would be done in my case, for I would rather die than have anyone make my boast [i.e., of preaching without financial support] an empty one.

Verse ConceptsHope, Nature OfWagesPaul's BoastingBoasting

But if there is no interpreter present [at the meeting], the person [i.e., with the ability to speak a language supernaturally] should remain quiet in the assembly. [Note: This implies that the speaker would know before he begins speaking whether or not an interpreter is present]. [In that case], he should speak [only] to himself and to God. [See verse 2].

Verse ConceptsPraying QuietlyCurbing SpeechSoliloquyThe Tonguespeaking

All of the brothers [and sisters] send you their greetings [also]. Greet one another with a holy kiss [i.e., to signify affection, yet without sensuality].

Verse ConceptsGood KissingKissingLove, For One Anotherhugs