Hebrews 7:8

And here indeed men who die receive tithes; but there, one of whom it is testified that he lives.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.

In Context

7And without any contradiction, the less is blessed by the better.

9And so to speak, Levi also, who receives tithes, has paid tithes in Abraham;

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Cross References

John 11:25Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believes on me, though he be dead, yet shall he live;

John 14:19Yet a little while, and the world sees me no more; but ye see me; because I live, ye shall live also.

Hebrews 5:6as also in another place, he says: Thou art a priest forever, After the order of Melchizedek;

Hebrews 7:23And they indeed have been many priests, because they were hindered by death from continuing;

Hebrews 9:27And inasmuch as it is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment;

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:2-11

Melchisedec's Priesthood. ( a. d. 62.) 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; 3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. 4 Now… Read the whole commentary →

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