John Gill Commentary Malachi 2:1

"And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you." — Malachi 2:1 (ASV)

And now, O you priests That despised and profaned the name of the Lord; that suffered such corrupt and illegal sacrifices to be brought and offered up: this commandment [is] for you : of giving glory to the name of God; of taking care of his worship; of teaching the people knowledge, and directing them in the way in which they should walk; as follows: