And the others ¹  who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them ²  from continuing in office, ³ 

This saying ¹  is trustworthy: “If someone aspires to the office of overseer, ²  he desires a good work.”

And those of the sons of Levi who receive the priestly office ¹  have authorization according to the law to collect a tithe from the people, that is, from their fellow countrymen, ²  although they too are descendants of Abraham. ³