Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7700 Leadership and the people of God » 7766 priests » 7769 priests, types of in NT times
The NT points to the fulfilment of the OT priesthood in Jesus Christ, and develops the idea that all Christian believers can be seen as priests. It also records the continuing role of priests in the life of Israel and pagan nations at this time.
Pagan priests
Acts 14:13
Jewish priests
The chief priests
Matthew 16:21
The Sadducees
Acts 5:17The Sadducees were a conservative party composed entirely of priests who were influential in the Sanhedrin.
Zechariah
Luke 1:5See also1 Chronicles 24:10
Emissaries to John the Baptist
John 1:19Levites were closely associated with priests as temple personnel, perhaps mentioned here because of their teaching function.See also2 Chronicles 35:3;Nehemiah 8:7-9;Luke 10:31-32
Jesus Christ as high priest
Hebrews 8:1-2See alsoHebrews 4:14-16
Christians as priests
Revelation 1:5-6See also1 Peter 2:5,9;Revelation 5:10;Revelation 20:6
See also
2306 Christ, high priest6684 mediator7330 chief priests7378 high priest, NT7414 priesthood, NT7555 Sadducees7565 Sanhedrin8266 holiness
