He further explained that baptism is “not the putting away of the filth of the flesh ” (a person would already have done that before being qualified for baptism)“ but the request made to God for a good conscience. ” ​ — 1 Peter 3: 21.
Edasi ta selgitas, et ristimine „ei ole liha rüveduse kõrvaldamine ” (inimene peab olema teinud seda juba enne ristimiskõlblikuks saamist),„ vaid kui hea südametunnistuse nõudmine Jumala ees ”. — 1. Peetruse 3: 21.