Been studying the Bible for almost 50 years in much depth. Priest is always/only used in two ways in the New Testament: referring to a Jewish priest, or the Lord Jesus.
Only one time did Paul use the word about himself, Romans 15:16, where he says he was ministering “AS a priest”, not that he WAS a priest.
I’ll admit that is an arguable point - but you can’t build a whole doctrine on one verse where the meaning is in question.
Welcome you to show me one scripture using the word “priest” in reference to any of the apostles or servants of God in the NT.....
BTW - I am not Protestant.......sorry
“Welcome you to show me one scripture using the word “priest” in reference to any of the apostles or servants of God in the NT.....”
The word elder is used. “priest” is an English word which actually comes from the Greek word “presbuteros” which means “elder”.
“BTW - I am not Protestant.......sorry”
If you claim to be a Christian, there are only 5 possibilities:
1) Catholic
2) Eastern Orthodox
3) Oriental Orthodox (i.e. non-Chalcedonian)
4) Protestant
5) a non-Christian sect which uses the name “Christian” but is not in fact Christian (i.e. Mormons, JW’s, etc.).
So, which are you?