1 Peter 3:21
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King James Version (modern wording)
The like figure unto which 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:
1 Peter 3:21 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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;
1 Peter 3:21 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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,
1 Peter 3:21 (BSB)
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What does 1 Peter 3:21 say?
1 Peter 3:21 in modern King James wording reads: "The like figure unto which 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:"
Where is 1 Peter 3:21 found in the Bible?
1 Peter 3:21 is verse 21 of chapter 3 of the book of 1 Peter, in the New Testament. 1 Peter has 5 chapters.
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