But if the dead person was one of his close relatives, he may touch him. The priest may make himself unclean if the dead person is his mother or father, son or daughter, brother or
“ ‘You must never have sexual relations with your close relatives. I am the Lord.
He must not go into a house where there is a dead body. He must not make himself unclean, even if it is for his own father or mother.
unmarried sister who is close to him because she has no husband. The priest may make himself unclean for her if she dies.
Brothers and sisters, we want you to know about those Christians who have died so you will not be sad, as others who have no hope.