9. We can say that through Abraham even Levi, who receives tithes, has paid tithes,
10. for he was yet in the body of his father when Melchizedek met him.
11. Now perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
12. For the priesthood being changed, there is of necessity a change made also in the law.
13. For he of whom these things are said belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.
14. For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.