1 Peter 3:21

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

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,
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
World English Bible (WEB)
The like figure{G499} whereunto{G3739} even baptism{G908} doth{G4982} also{G2532} now{G3568} save{G4982}{(G5719)} us{G2248}(not{G3756} the putting away{G595} of the filth{G4509} of the flesh{G4561}, but{G235} the answer{G1906} of a good{G18} conscience{G4893} toward{G1519} God{G2316},) by{G1223} the resurrection{G386} of Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}:
Strong's King James
(21) Which also you are a type, now saved of immersion, not removing dirt from flesh but rather an appeal to אֱלֹהִים Elohim of good conscience through the resurrected ישוע Yeshua, The Anointed.
The F.O.G*
[21] This water symbolizes baptism, which now saves you - not by washing dirt from your body, but by being the response of a clear conscience toward God through the resurrection of Jesus the Messiah.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
also to which an antitype doth now save us—baptism, (not a putting away of the filth of flesh, but the question of a good conscience in regard to God,) through the rising again of Jesus Christ,
Young's Literal Translation

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

sendagiftfinal

This website has over 35,000 Biblical resources and is made possible through the generosity of supporters like you. If you’ve been blessed by these resources, please consider sending a gift today.

Jean Paul Joseph
Jean Paul Joseph

After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

Add your first comment to this post

Could The Words in Your Bible be Hiding a Beautiful Mystery?

Discover 7 ancient words that still pulse with life-changing power. Take your first steps into the F.O.G, where heavenly mysteries intertwine with divine love.

What is the F.O.G?

יהוה (Yahweh's) words are pure words,
As silver smelted in a crucible on the land, Refined seven times.

Psalm 12:6 F.O.G