5And it is true that by the law, those of the sons of Levi who have the position of priests may take a tenth part of the people's goods; that is to say, they take it from their brothers though these are the sons of Abraham.
6But this man, who was not of their family, took the tenth from Abraham, and gave a blessing to him to whom God had given his undertaking.
7But there is no doubt that the less gets his blessing from the greater.
8Now at the present time, men over whom death has power take the tenth; but then it was taken by one of whom it is witnessed that he is living.
9And we may say that in Abraham, even Levi, who has a right to take the tenth part, gave it;
10Because he was still in his father's body when Melchizedek came to him.
11Now if it was possible for things to be made complete through the priests of the house of Levi (for the law was given to the people in connection with them), what need was there for another priest who was of the order of Melchizedek and not of the order of Aaron?
