[Petrosius]

Strong's omission from the definition of presbuteros of the valid reference of the continuing office in the Catholic Church of presbyter that is more commonly known in English as priest is a Protestant bias. The Catholic presbyterate has existed since the time of the New Testament. It is known by different terms in many languages. In Latin, the language of the Church, it is called presbyter. In English this has been rendered as preost/priest. That this term was latter used to describe the sacrificial office of heireus does not invalidate its original and continuous meaning. That Strong and other Protestants want to separate the Catholic office of presbyter from that mentioned in the Bible is dishonest.

[ealgeone]

Strong's omission from the definition of presbuteros of the valid reference of the continuing office in the Catholic Church of presbyter that is more commonly known in English as priest is a Protestant bias. The Catholic presbyterate has existed since the time of the New Testament. It is known by different terms in many languages. In Latin, the language of the Church, it is called presbyter. In English this has been rendered as preost/priest. That this term was latter used to describe the sacrificial office of heireus does not invalidate its original and continuous meaning. That Strong and other Protestants want to separate the Catholic office of presbyter from that mentioned in the Bible is dishonest.

Oh good grief.

Catholics have to my knowledge redefined the following words to suit their needs:

worship

to

pray

priest

It's like listening to the clintons with catholics.