⁹ “‘The priests are to perform my service^(A) in such a way that they do not become guilty^(B) and die^(C) for treating it with contempt. I am the Lord, who makes them holy.^(D)

⁸ Regard them as holy,^(A) because they offer up the food of your God.^(B) Consider them holy, because I the Lord am holy—I who make you holy.^(C)

¹⁵ so that he will not defile his offspring among his people. I am the Lord, who makes him holy.’”

²³ yet because of his defect,^(A) he must not go near the curtain or approach the altar, and so desecrate my sanctuary.^(B) I am the Lord, who makes them holy.^(C)’”