[NYer]

You seem to have left Hosea for some reason why is that?

And you neglected to include Revelations, why is that?

[Boiler Plate]

The concept of a celibate priesthood is a catholic problem. There is no clear verse in the Bible that requires it. You have pointed out those that suggest that it may be helpful, but none that require it. The case at hand is, why does the catholic church allow the very thing it forbids.

The answer is easy, first there is no Biblical argument against it and second ,and most important, the catholic church is desperate for clergy.