5. The Law teaches that even Abraham's descendants must give a tenth of what they possess. And they are to give this to their own relatives, who are the descendants of Levi and are priests.
6. Although Melchizedek wasn't a descendant of Levi, Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had. Then Melchizedek blessed Abraham, who had been given God's promise.
7. Everyone agrees that a person who gives a blessing is greater than the one who receives the blessing.
8. Priests are given a tenth of what people earn. But all priests die, except Melchizedek, and the Scriptures teach that he is alive.