8. And in this case mortal men receive tithes, but in that case it is testified that he lives.
9. And, so to speak, even Levi, the one who receives tithes, has paid tithes through Abraham.
10. For he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.
11. Thus if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood, for on the basis of it the people received the law, what further need is there for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek and not said to be according to the order of Aaron?
12. For when the priesthood changes, of necessity there is a change of the law also.