Quotes about Priesthood
They must not approach Me to serve Me as priests or come near any of My holy things or the most holy things. They will bear the shame of the abominations they have committed.
— Ezekiel 44:13
They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge.
— Ezekiel 44:16
They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire.
— Ezekiel 44:18
They must not shave their heads or let their hair grow long, but must carefully trim their hair.
— Ezekiel 44:20
During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”
— Mark 2:26
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
— Luke 1:9
That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.
— Hebrews 5:3
No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.
— Hebrews 5:4
and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
— Hebrews 5:10
But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
— Hebrews 7:6
And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.
— Hebrews 7:9
For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
— Hebrews 7:10