1 Peter 3:21-22

“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: Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.”

"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: Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him." - 1 Peter 3:21-22
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What does 1 Peter 3:21-22 mean?

1 Peter 3:21-22 (KJV) states, "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: Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of…

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The Transformative Power of Baptism: A Journey of Conscience and Resurrection

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1 Peter 3:21-22 - "And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him."
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:"
1 Peter 3:22 - "Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him."
1 Peter 2:20-21
1 Peter 3:22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
I Peter 1:3
1 Peter 2:22 - "Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:"
1 Peter 3:2 - "While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear."
"Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him." - 1 Peter 3:22
1 Peter 3:3 - "Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;"
1 Peter 3:19 - "By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;"
1 Peter 2:3 - "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
"While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear." - 1 Peter 3:2
"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:" - 1 Peter 3:21
Acts 1:21-22
2 Peter 1:21 - "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."
Acts 1:21-22
1 Peter 3:11 - "Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it."
1 Peter 1:21 - "Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God."
1 Peter 3:13 - "And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?"
1 Peter 5:3 - "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock."
"Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:" - 1 Peter 1:22
"Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God." - 1 Peter 1:21
John 21:3 - "Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing."
1 Peter 3:14 - "But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;"
1 Peter 3:17 - "For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing."
1 John 3:21-22 - "Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight."
1 Peter 3:8 - "Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:"
Acts 3:1 - "Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour."