Hebrews 7:8

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Those priests get one-tenth, but they are only men who live and then die. But Melchizedek, who got one-tenth \{from Abraham\}, continues living, like the Scriptures {\cf2\super [61]} say.

Cross References

John 14:19

In a very short time the people in the world will not see me any more. But you will see me. You will live because I live.

John 14:6

Jesus answered, “I am the way. I am the truth and the life. The only way to the Father is through me.

Hebrews 5:6

And in another part \{of the Scriptures {\cf2\super [40]} \} God says,

Hebrews 6:20

Jesus has already entered there and opened the way for us. Jesus has become the high priest {\cf2\super [52]} forever, the same as Melchizedek. {\cf2\super [53]}

Hebrews 7:23

Also, when one of those other priests died, he could not continue being a priest. So there were many of those priests.

Hebrews 7:7

And all people know that the more important person blesses the less important person.

Hebrews 7:9

It is Levi who gets one-tenth \{from the people\}. But we can say that when Abraham paid Melchizedek one-tenth, then Levi also paid it.

Hebrews 9:27

Every person must die once. After a person dies, he is judged.

Revelation 1:18

I am the One who lives. I was dead, but look: I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. {\cf2\super [11]}