16 They alone are to enter my sanctuary; they alone are to come near my table to minister before me and serve me as guards.
16 They shall enter into my sanctuary, and they shall come near to my table, to minister unto me, and they shall keep my charge.
16 They shall enter my sanctuary, and they shall approach my table, to minister to me, and they shall keep my charge.
16 They're the only ones permitted to enter my Sanctuary. They're the only ones to approach my table and serve me, accompanying me in my work.
16 They shall enter My sanctuary, and they shall come near My table to minister to Me, and they shall keep My charge.
16 They alone will enter my sanctuary and approach my table to serve me. They will fulfill all my requirements.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:16
Chapter Summary
This chapter contains ordinances relative to the true priests. The prince evidently means Christ, and the words in verse 2, may remind us that no other can enter heaven, the true sanctuary, as Christ did; namely, by virtue of his own excellency, and his personal holiness, righteousness, and strength. He who is the Brightness of Jehovah's glory entered by his own holiness; but that way is shut to the whole human race, and we all must enter as sinners, by faith in his blood, and by the power of his grace.