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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 7, Verse 6

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But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
King James Version
And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
American Standard Version
But without any dispute the less is blessed of the better.
New English Translation
but he holds his priesthood permanently since he lives forever.
World English Bible
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
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And here men that die receive tithes; but there he [receiveth them], of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
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And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
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For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
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If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
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For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
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For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
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For [it is] evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
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And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
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Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
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For he testifieth, Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.