This is not complete, but some of the strongest passages. I have also not included passages which are more about apostolic succession although those are closely tied.
The English word "priest" comes from the Greek word sometimes translated as presbyter. In the New Testament, the author would not want to use "priest" lest that be confused with the Levitical priesthood.
John 20:22 - Jesus transfers authority to the apostles
Matt 10:1 - Jesus gives authority and sends out the 12 apostles to preach and heal in his name
Matt 16:16-19 - Jesus chooses Peter to hold the keys to the kingdom
Luke 22:19 - Christ commands the apostles to "Do this in memory of me."
Matt 28:19-20, Luke 24:47-49 - Jesus sends the apostles to evangelize the world
John 21:15-17 - Jesus charges Peter with the task of tending Christ's flock
1 Cor 12:28, Eph 4:11 - The Church has many jobs, apostles, first…
1 Thess 5:12 - Respect those in the Church with authority over you
1 Tim 4:14 - Be true to your commission to the presbyterate (priesthood)
2 Tim 1:6-7 - Be fired up for your job as a presbyter
Titus 1:5 - Make presbyters in each community
The sacrament of Holy Orders can be administered to a priest by a bishop who has the authority to ordain priests within the Catholic Church.
All catholic deacons, priests, and bishops receive the sacrament of holy orders.
The local bishop and anyone higher who has received episcopal consecration ,have the power to administer the Sacrament.
The third sacrament of Holy Orders is the Sacrament of the Episcopate, which ordains bishops. Bishops are responsible for the spiritual leadership and governance of a diocese and have the authority to ordain priests and deacons. They are seen as successors to the apostles, entrusted with teaching, sanctifying, and governing the Church.
Holy Orders became recognized as a sacrament in the early centuries of Christianity, with evidence of it being considered a sacrament by the 4th century. The exact timing of its formal recognition as a sacrament can vary depending on different interpretations of historical texts.
A bishop is the minister of the sacrament of Holy Orders.
the sacrament of holy orders
Holy Orders- it is the scarament received when being ordained Deacon, Priest, and Bishop
The sacrament of Holy Orders can be administered to a priest by a bishop who has the authority to ordain priests within the Catholic Church.
All catholic deacons, priests, and bishops receive the sacrament of holy orders.
Holy Orders
A person is ordained a priest in the sacrament of Holy Orders. Usually, persons are ordained as Deacons before they are ordained as priests.
At the Last Supper ( Holy Thursday)
The local bishop and anyone higher who has received episcopal consecration ,have the power to administer the Sacrament.
Ordained Ministers in the Catholic Church receive the sacrament of holy orders. This one sacrament has three levels. The first level is the episcopate for the ordination of bishops. The second level is the priesthood for the ordination of priests, and the third level is the diaconate for the ordination of deacons. Resources: The Catechism of the Catholic Church from paragraph 1536 to 1589
It is the sacrament in which one becomes a priest.
Holy Orders