1 Peter 3:21

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

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Other Translations for 1 Peter 3:21

BSB
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also-not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God-through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
AKJV
The like figure whereunto even baptism does also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
CPDV
And now you also are saved, in a similar manner, by baptism, not by the testimony of sordid flesh, but by the examination of a good conscience in God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
ERV
which also after a true likeness doth now save you, even baptism, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the interrogation of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ;
NHEB
This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you-not the removal of dirt from the body, but an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
SMT
By which also the figure, immersion, now saves us (not by laying aside of the filth of the flesh, but the question of a good consciousness toward God,) by the rising up of Jesus Christ:

Commentary for 1 Peter 3:21

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Overview of 1 Peter 3:21
Summary
Baptism figures Christ's resurrection salvation
Event
Baptism explained as type
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Ritual