omises. [7:7]But
beyond all contradiction, the less is blessed by the greater. [7:8]And
here, men who die receive tithes, but there, one of whom it is
testified that he lives. [7:9]And so to speak, Levi also who receives
tithes paid tithes through Abraham; [7:10]for he was yet in his father
when Melchisedec met him.

8 [7:11]If therefore there was perfection through the Levitical
priesthood,--for the people received the law under it,--what need was
there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchisedec
and not to be called after the order of Aaron? [7:12]For the
priesthood being changed, of necessity also there is made a change of
the law. [7:13]For he of whom these things are said belonged to another
tribe, of which no one attended to the altar; [7:14] for it is evident
that our Lord arose from Judah, in respect to which tribe Moses said
nothing concerning priests. [7:15]And moreover, [this] is still further
evident, if another priest is raised up according to the likeness of
Melchisedec, [7:16]who was not a priest after the law of an external
commandment, but after the power of imperishable life. [7:17]For it is
testified, Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchisedec.
[7:18]For there is an abrogation of the commandment which goes before,
on account of its weakness and unprofitableness; [7:19]for the law made
nothing perfect, but was the introduction of a better hope through
which we draw nigh to God. [7:20]And as he was not [constituted]
without swearing,-- [7:21]for they were made priests without swearing,
but he with swearing by him who says to him, The Lord swore, and he
will not change, You are a priest forever;-- [7:22]by so much is Jesus
the pledge of a better covenant. [7:23]And they indeed were made many
priests, on account of being forbidden by death to continue; [7:24]but
he, on account of his continuing for ever, has a priesthood which
passes not away, [7:25]whence also he is able to save forever those who
come to God through him, always living to intercede for them.

9 [7:26]For such a chief priest also was suitable for us, holy,
harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the
heavens, [7:27]who has no need daily as the chief priests first to
present sacrifices for their sins, then for those of the people; for
this he did once for all, having offered himself. [7:28]For the law
constitutes men chief priests having infirmity, but the word of the
oath whi