The like figure, &c. Literally Which (i.e. water; the relative, being neuter, can only refer to the word "water") being antitypical (Greek. antitupos, here and Heb_9:24).
baptism. App-115.
also, &c. = now save you (all the texts read "you") also.
putting away. Greek. apothesis. Only here and 2Pe_1:14.
filth. Greek. rupos. Only here. Compare J as. 1Pe_1:21.
answer = inquiry, or seeking. Greek. eperotema. Only here. The verb erotao (App-134.) and eperotao (Act_1:6) always mean "to ask".