Hebrews 7:5–9

5 Now the law requires the descendants of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the peoplem—that is, from their fellow Israelites—even though they also are descended from Abraham. 6 This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessedn him who had the promises.o 7 And without doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater. 8 In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living.p 9 One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham,