Leviticus 21:18

New International Reader's Version

No man who has any flaws can come near. No man who is blind or disabled can come. No man whose body is scarred or twisted can come.

Cross References

Isaiah 56:10

Israel’s prophets are blind. They don’t know the Lord. All of them are like watchdogs that can’t even bark. They just lie around and dream. They love to sleep.

Leviticus 21:19

No man whose foot or hand is disabled can come.

Matthew 23:19

You are blind! Which is more important? Is it the gift? Or is it the altar that makes the gift holy?

1 Timothy 3:7

The leader must also be respected by those who are outside the church. Then he will not be put to shame. He will not fall into the devil’s trap.

Titus 1:10

Many people refuse to obey God. All they do is talk about things that mean nothing. They try to fool others. No one does these things more than the circumcision group.

Titus 1:7

A church leader takes care of God’s family. That’s why he must be without blame. He must not look after only his own interests. He must not get angry easily. He must not get drunk. He must not push people around. He must not try to get money by cheating people.