And verily, those who are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes from the people according to the law — that is, from their brethren — though they come out of the loins of Abraham.

But Melchizedek, whose descent is not counted from them, received tithes from Abraham and blessed him that had the promises.

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

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