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NASB | 1 Peter 3:21 Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you--not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:21 Corresponding to that [rescue through the flood], baptism [which is an expression of a believer's new life in Christ] now saves you, not by removing dirt from the body, but by an appeal to God for a good (clear) conscience, [demonstrating what you believe to be yours] through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
Bible Question:
Is not this verse a good place to start with a clean slate and open mind? Consider that this verse is a definition in itself of baptism. I offer this literal translation by Jay P.Green, Sr., editor of a Interlinear by Baker Book House. 1 Peter 3:20, "...an ark having been prepared in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 21 Which antitype now also saves us, baptism (not a putting away of (the) filth of (the) flesh, but (the) answer of a good conscience toward God through (the) resurrection of Jesus Christ; 22 who, having gone into Heaven is at (the) right hand of God, (the) angels, and authorities, and powers being subjected to Him)." I submit to you that this parenthetical verse gives us the answer of what baptism is. Note the phrase in the NASB for a shorter definition. Note Acts 8:32-37 for an example of "the answer of a good conscience toward God". The eunuch recounted, declared, related His generation to us. "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." From the heart,Ray |
Bible Answer: Ray, read "Is this baptism by the Holy Spirit?" thread ... I think we agree. Searcher |