# 1 Corinthians 1:13–17, Part 2: Why God Kept Paul from Baptizing

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Podcast: [Look at the Book](https://stenobird.com/podcast/look-at-the-book-319908)
Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:00+00:00
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When Paul looked back on his work of establishing the Corinthian church, he thanked God for keeping him from baptizing too many believers. Why?

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