Bible Verses About "What Is the Priesthood in the Bible"
The priesthood in the Bible is the ordained ministry of representing God to humanity and humanity to God through sacrifice, prayer, and teaching, fulfilled perfectly in Jesus Christ.
The priesthood in the Bible is the ordained ministry of representing God to humanity and humanity to God through sacrifice, prayer, and teaching, fulfilled perfectly in Jesus Christ.
"Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." — Hebrews 4:14-16 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Priesthood in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
"And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them."
"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light."
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