21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you (not as the removal of dirt from the body,(A) but the pledge[a] of a good conscience toward God) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,(B) 22 who has gone into heaven(C) and is at the right hand of God(D) with angels, authorities, and powers subject to him.(E)

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  1. 3:21 Or the appeal

21 Baptism is like that. It saves you now—not because it removes dirt from your body but because it is the mark of a good conscience toward God. Your salvation comes through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who is at God’s right side. Now that he has gone into heaven, he rules over all angels, authorities, and powers.

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