¹⁷ “‘When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen clothes;^(A) they must not wear any woolen garment while ministering at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple.

(Fine linen stands for the righteous acts^(B) of God’s holy people.)

²⁷ For Aaron and his sons, they made tunics of fine linen^(A)—the work of a weaver— ²⁸ and the turban^(B) of fine linen, the linen caps and the undergarments of finely twisted linen. ²⁹ The sash was made of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn—the work of an embroiderer—as the Lord commanded Moses.

⁴³ Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the tent of meeting^(A) or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place,^(B) so that they will not incur guilt and die.^(C)

“This is to be a lasting ordinance^(D) for Aaron and his descendants.

⁴ Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders.^(A) They were dressed in white^(B) and had crowns of gold on their heads.

⁴ He is to put on the sacred linen tunic,^(A) with linen undergarments next to his body; he is to tie the linen sash around him and put on the linen turban.^(B) These are sacred garments;^(C) so he must bathe himself with water^(D) before he puts them on.^(E)

³⁹ “Weave the tunic^(A) of fine linen and make the turban^(B) of fine linen. The sash is to be the work of an embroiderer. ⁴⁰ Make tunics, sashes and caps for Aaron’s sons^(C) to give them dignity and honor.^(D)