9. And (as it may be said) even Levi who received tithes, paid tithes in Abraham:
10. For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedech met him.
11. If then perfection was by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchisedech, and not be called according to the order of Aaron?
12. For the priesthood being translated, it is necessary that a translation also be made of the law.
13. For he, of whom these things are spoken, is of another tribe, of which no one attended on the altar.
14. For it is evident that our Lord sprung out of Juda: in which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.
15. And it is yet far more evident: if according to the similitude of Melchisedech there ariseth another priest,
16. Who is made not according to the law of a carnal commandment, but according to the power of an indissoluble life:
17. For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech.
18. There is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment, because of the weakness and unprofitableness thereof:
19. (For the law brought nothing to perfection,) but a bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw nigh to God.