15. ‘ “But the Levitical priests, who are descendants of Zadok and who guarded my sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from me, are to come near to minister before me; they are to stand before me to offer sacrifices of fat and blood, declares the Sovereign Lord.
16. They alone are to enter my sanctuary; they alone are to come near my table to minister before me and serve me as guards.
17. ‘ “When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen clothes; they must not wear any woollen garment while ministering at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple.
18. They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments round their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire.