And in a sense Levi himself, who receives a tenth, has paid a tenth through Abraham, 10 for he was still within his ancestor[a] when Melchizedek met him.

A Superior Priesthood

11 Now if perfection came through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the law(A)), what further need was there for another priest to appear, said to be according to the order of Melchizedek and not according to the order of Aaron?(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 7:10 Lit still in his father’s loins

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