Leviticus 21:18

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Indeed, no one who has a blemish shall draw near, one who is blind or lame, or one who is mutilated or deformed,

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Israel’s sentinels are blind; they are all without knowledge; they are all silent dogs that cannot bark, dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber.

or one who has a broken foot or a broken hand,

How blind you are! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred?

Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.

There are also many rebellious people, idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision;

For a bishop, as God’s steward, must be blameless; he must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or addicted to wine or violent or greedy for gain,