a kingdome of Priests] Revelation 1:6. Or, a royall Priesthood, as 1 Pet. 9. 2. Royall in your overcoming the Canaanites, and ruling over them: and as Priests who are sanctified to my service, and come nearer unto me, then any other of your Tribes; so shall you be an holy people, and be nearer unto me then any other Nation upon earth, Psal. 148. vers. 14. an holy nation] For the nearer you are unto me, the holier you must be: for I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, Leviticus 10:3. This is a doctrine for the Church at all times: for holinesse becometh Gods house for ever, Psalms 93:5.