Wide of the point
Numberless times has this text been quoted on the occasion, as containing the very strength of the cause. But surely never was so unhappy a quotation. For first, Aaron was not called to preach at all. He was called to offer gifts and sacrifice for sin (Hebrews 5:1). That was his peculiar employment. Second, these men do not offer sacrifice at all, but only preach, which Aaron did not. Therefore it is not possible to find one text in all the Bible which is more wide of the point than this.
1771 text
Numberless times has this text been quoted on the occasion, as containing the very strength of the cause. But surely never was so unhappy a quotation. For, first, Aaron was not called to preach at all. He was called to offer gifts and sacrifice for sin. That was his peculiar employment. Secondly, These men do not offer sacrifice at all; but only preach, which Aaron did not. Therefore it is not possible to find one text in all the Bible, which is more wide of the point than this.
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Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 38 in the 1771 Works. Mark 9:38-39.
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