1 Peter 3:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 3:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 3:21 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 3:21 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
1 Peter 3:21 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 3:21
“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:21: even, doth, now
“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: according to: or, after the example of”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:21: like, now, toward
“For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:21: like, even, also
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:21: even, now, good
“And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:21: even, now, flesh
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