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21 (A)Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—(B)not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal [a]of a (C)good conscience to God—through (D)the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 (E)who is at the right hand of God, (F)having gone into heaven, (G)after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him.

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  1. 1 Peter 3:21 Or for

21 And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from your body, but as a response to God from[a] a clean conscience. It is effective because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

22 Now Christ has gone to heaven. He is seated in the place of honor next to God, and all the angels and authorities and powers accept his authority.

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  1. 3:21 Or as an appeal to God for.