Hebrews 7:9-11

21st Century King James Version

⁹ And, as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes through Abraham,

¹⁰ for he was yet in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met Abraham.

¹¹ If therefore perfection were through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be called according to the order of Aaron?