Hebrews 7:8:
In the one case, the tenth is collected by those who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living.
(NIV)
Furthermore, here [in the Levitical priesthood] tithes are received by men who are subject to death; while there [in the case of Melchizedek], they are received by one of whom it is testified that he lives [perpetually].
(AMP)
And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
(KJV)
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Genesis 14:18:
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High
(NIV)
Melchizedek king of Salem [later called Jerusalem] brought out bread and wine [for their nourishment]; he was the priest of God Most High
(AMP)
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
(KJV)
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Hebrews 5:6:
And he says in another place, 'You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.'
(NIV)
As He says also in another place, You are a Priest [appointed] forever after the order (with the rank) of Melchizedek. [Ps. 110:4.](AMP)
As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
(KJV)
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