Cross References

Hebrews 7:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Notice how great Melchizedek is! Our famous ancestor Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had taken from his enemies.

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I will bless you and make your descendants into a great nation. You will become famous and be a blessing to others.

All praise belongs to God Most High for helping you defeat your enemies.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

My friends, it is right for me to speak to you about our ancestor David. He died and was buried, and his tomb is still here.

This is what the Scriptures mean by saying, “Abraham had faith in God, and God was pleased with him.” That's how Abraham became God's friend.