Cross References

Hebrews 7:8

New International Reader's Version

In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die. But in the other case, it is collected by the one who is said to be living.

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Before long, the world will not see me anymore. But you will see me. Because I live, you will live also.

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Who were those who heard and refused to obey? Weren’t they all the people Moses led out of Egypt?

In another place God said, “You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek.” (Psalm 110:4)

That is where Jesus has gone. He went there to open the way ahead of us. He has become a high priest forever, just like Melchizedek.

There were many priests in Levi’s family line. Death kept them from continuing in office.

Without a doubt, the more important person blesses the less important one.

Levi collects the tenth. But we might say that Levi paid the tenth through Abraham.

People have to die once. After that, God will judge them.

I am the Living One. I was dead. But now look! I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys to Death and Hell.