The like] That is, answerable to which salvation by water. not] There is no reason for this parenthesis. answer] Herein saint Peter may seem to have respect unto that rite or ceremonie, which was used in the baptism of those who were of age. The person baptizing, asked the person to be baptized, Whether he believed; and he answered, I believe, &c. Hence, by the answer of a good conscience, we may understand that unfeigned faith whereof they made confession at their baptism, and whereby their consciences were purified, and whereby they received the remission of their sins, testified by Christs resurrection from the dead. Some understand, by the answer, &c. that covenant whereinto they entred at their baptism, the embracing whereof they testified by their unfeigned confession of their faith.