Hebrews 7:8-19

8In this case mortal men receive tithes, but in that case one receives them, 1of whom it is witnessed that he lives on. 9And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, has paid tithes, 10for he was still in the loins of his 2forefather when Melchizedek met him.

113So if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it 4the people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise 5according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be designated according to the order of Aaron? 12For when the priesthood is changed, of necessity there takes place a change of law also. 13For 6the one about whom 7these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar. 14For it is evident that our Lord 8was 9descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses said nothing concerning priests. 15And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, 16who has become a priest not on the basis of a law of 1011physical requirement, but according to the power of 12an indestructible life. 17For it is attested of Him, “13You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.” 18For, on the one hand, there is the nullification of a former commandment 14because of its weakness and uselessness 19(for 15the Law made nothing perfect); on the other hand, there is the introduction of a better 16hope, through which we 17come near to God.