[biblewonk]

I gave you a number of New Testament references to priests in relation to the laity and to the bishops in #185.

I thought I pointed out that Elders/Bishops are not in any way priests. I pointed it out to someone. That is still the case. That accounts for your references to Timothy and Titus.

[annalex]

You did not point it out to me. Bishops ordain and defrock priests as is clear from Titus and Timothy, and priests effect sacraments, as is clear form James. Also, bishops come from the ranks of priests and can effect sacraments. Where do you think bishops come from?