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And those of the descendants of Levi who accept the priesthood are authorized by the law to collect a tenth from the people; that is, from their own brothers, though they have sprung from Abraham.

Verse ConceptsTithesBringing In The Tithe

By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice more acceptable than that of Cain, through which he had witness borne to him that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it he, although he is dead, still speaks.

Verse ConceptsAbelAbel and CainFaith, As Basis Of SalvationCommendationExamples Of FaithAtonement, Types OfRighteousness, As FaithWorship, Acceptable AttitudesThe Witness Of GodRighteous By ObedienceSacrificeExcellence

For men make oath by something greater than themselves, and they accept an oath as settling finally any disagreement they may have.

Verse ConceptsConfirmationSwearing OathsSwearing BySwearing

And he whom I accept as righteous will find life through his faith. But if a man draws back, my heart can take no pleasure in him."

Verse ConceptsRighteous, TheRighteousness, As FaithLife Through FaithFreed From FearRighteous By FaithFalling Away From God

but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.

Verse ConceptsGod's Promise To AbrahamTithing For PeoplePeople Who Blessed Others

And no one takes this honourable office upon himself, but only accepts it when called to it by God, as Aaron was.

Verse ConceptsAaron, As High PriestLeaders, SpiritualMinisters, Description OfGod Appointing His SonSeeking Honour