Hebrews 7:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Priests are given a tenth of what people earn. But all priests die, except Melchizedek, and the Scriptures teach that he is alive.

Cross References

John 14:19

In a little while the people of this world won't be able to see me, but you will see me. And because I live, you will live.

John 14:6

“I am the way, the truth, and the life!” Jesus answered. “Without me, no one can go to the Father.

Hebrews 3:16

Who were those people that heard God's voice and rebelled? Weren't they the same ones that came out of Egypt with Moses?

Hebrews 5:6

In another place, God says, “You are a priest for ever just like Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 6:20

Jesus has gone there ahead of us, and he is our high priest for ever, just like Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:23

There have been a lot of other priests, and all of them have died.

Hebrews 7:7

Everyone agrees that a person who gives a blessing is greater than the one who receives the blessing.

Hebrews 7:9

Levi's descendants are now the ones who receive a tenth from people. We could even say that when Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth, Levi also gave him a tenth.

Hebrews 9:27

We die only once, and then we are judged.

Revelation 1:18

and the living one. I died, but now I am alive for evermore, and I have the keys to death and the world of the dead.