When we are slandered, we speak kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the dregs of all things—even to this moment.
You have made us scum and refuse in the midst of the peoples.
Up to this statement they listened to him. Then they raised their voices, saying, “Away from the earth with this fellow! For he’s not fit to live!”
through honor and dishonor, through evil report and good report. We are regarded as deceivers and yet true;
Corresponding to that, immersion now brings you to safety—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but a pledge to God of a good conscience—through the resurrection of Messiah Yeshua.