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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:

KJV

ὃ καὶ ὑμᾶς ἀντίτυπον νῦν σῴζει βάπτισμα, οὐ σαρκὸς ἀπόθεσις ῥύπου ἀλλὰ συνειδήσεως ἀγαθῆς ἐπερώτημα εἰς θεόν, δι’ ἀναστάσεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ,

Greek NT

Quod et vos nunc similis formæ salvos fecit baptisma : non carnis depositio sordium, sed conscientiæ bonæ interrogatio in Deum per resurrectionem Jesu Christi.

Vulgate

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;

ASV

Whereunto baptism, being of the like form, now saveth you also: not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but, the examination of a good conscience towards God by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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21 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

Χριστός
christos
noun · 530×
βάπτισμα
baptisma
noun · 20×
διά
dia
preposition · 633×
εἰς
eis
preposition · 1769×
θεός
theos
noun · 1311×
καί
kai
conjunction · 8973×
νῦν
nun
adverb · 147×
οὐ
ou
particle · 1626×
σάρξ
sarx
noun · 147×
συνείδησις
suneidesis
noun · 31×
σώζω
sozo
verb · 106×
ἀγαθός
agathos
adjective · 102×
ἀλλά
alla
conjunction · 636×
ἀνάστασις
anastasis
noun · 42×
ἀντίτυπον
antitupon
adjective · 2×
ἀπόθεσις
apothesis
noun · 2×
ἐπερώτημα
eperotema
noun · 1×
Ἰησοῦς
iesous
noun · 908×
ὅς
os
relative_pronoun · 1404×
ὑμεῖς
umeis
pronoun · 1828×
ῥύπος
rupos
noun · 1×

Textual variants

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

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SBLGNT: καὶ ὑμᾶς ἀντίτυπον νῦν | WH/Treg/NIV: καὶ ὑμᾶς ἀντίτυπον νῦν | RP: ἀντίτυπον νῦν καὶ ἡμᾶς
  • καὶ ὑμᾶς ἀντίτυπον νῦν — SBLGNT
  • καὶ ὑμᾶς ἀντίτυπον νῦν — Westcott-Hort, Tregelles, Reader's GNT (NA27)
  • ἀντίτυπον νῦν καὶ ἡμᾶς — Robinson-Pierpont
source: sblgnt-apparatus

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§1094It is on this harmony of the two Testaments that the Paschal catechesis of the Lord is built,15 and then, that of the Apostles and the Fathers of the Church. This catechesis unveils what lay hidden under the letter of the Old Testament: the mystery of Christ. It is called "typological" because it reveals the newness of Christ on the basis of the "figures" (types) which announce…
§1794A good and pure conscience is enlightened by true faith, for charity proceeds at the same time "from a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith."60 The more a correct conscience prevails, the more do persons and groups turn aside from blind choice and try to be guided by objective standards of moral conduct.61
Source. Translated by J. Walker, J. Sheppard and H. Browne, and revised by George B. Stevens. From Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, Vol. 11. Edited by Philip Schaff. (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1889.) Revised and edited for New Advent by Kevin Knight. <https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/210216.htm>. Contact information. The editor of New Adven…
Chapter 38.—That the Ecclesiastical Canon Has Not Admitted Certain Writings on Account of Their Too Great Antiquity, Lest Through Them False Things Should Be Inserted Instead of True. If I may recall far more ancient times, our patriarch Noah was certainly even before that great deluge, and I might not undeservedly call him a prophet, forasmuch as the ark he made, in which he e…
If anyone saith that by the said sacraments of the New Law grace is not conferred through the act performed (ex opere operato), but that faith alone in the divine promise suffices for the obtaining of grace — let him be anathema.
Heidelberg Catechism · 2 passages
Q. How does baptism remind you and assure you that Christ's one sacrifice on the cross is for you personally? A. In this way: Christ instituted this outward washing and with it gave the promise that, as surely as water washes away the dirt from the body, so certainly his blood and his Spirit wash away my soul's impurity, in other words, all my sins.
Q. Does this outward washing with water itself wash away sins? A. No, only Jesus Christ's blood and the Holy Spirit cleanse us from all sins.
We believe and confess that Jesus Christ, in whom the law is fulfilled, has by his shed blood put an end to every other shedding of blood, which anyone might do or wish to do in order to atone or satisfy for sins. Having abolished circumcision, which was done with blood, Christ established in its place the sacrament of baptism. By it we are received into God's church and set ap…
God added sacraments to the Word of his Gospel, to confirm the promises of the Gospel. For as he once by the rainbow gave assurance to Noah and his posterity that the world would not be destroyed by the flood, so by the sacraments he assures his people that the salvation which he has spoken of is truly present. We acknowledge two sacraments which God has instituted in his Word:…
Baptism was instituted and consecrated by God. The first that baptized was John, who dipped Christ in the water of Jordan. From him it came to the apostles, who also baptized with water. The Lord expressly commanded them to preach the Gospel and to baptize "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." And Peter said to the Jews who inquired what they shou…

Cross-references

  • 1Cor 6:11 — And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
  • 1Cor 10:6 — Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
  • 1Cor 12:13 — For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
  • 1Cor 12:13 — For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
  • 1John 5:6 — This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
  • 1John 5:8 — And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
  • 1Pet 1:3 — Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
  • 1Pet 1:3 — Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
  • 1Pet 3:16 — Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
  • 1Tim 1:5 — Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
  • 1Tim 6:12 — Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
  • 2Cor 1:12 — For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and mor
  • 2Kgs 5:13 — And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash,
  • Acts 2:38 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
  • Acts 2:38 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
  • Acts 8:12 — But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
  • Acts 22:16 — And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
  • Acts 22:16 — And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
  • Acts 24:16 — And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
  • Col 2:12 — Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
  • Col 2:12 — Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
  • Eph 4:5 — One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
  • Eph 5:26 — That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
  • Eph 5:26 — That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
  • Ezek 36:25 — Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
  • Gal 3:27 — For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
  • Gal 3:27 — For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
  • Heb 9:9 — Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
  • Heb 9:24 — For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
  • Heb 10:22 — Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
  • Heb 13:18 — Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
  • Jas 4:8 — Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
  • John 3:5 — Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
  • John 3:25 — Then there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying.
  • John 6:63 — It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
  • John 13:9 — Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
  • John 19:34 — But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
  • Lev 14:8 — And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and shall tarry abroad ou
  • Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
  • Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.