Verse Comparison: Hebrews 7:9
American Standard Version
And, so to say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, hath paid tithes;
Amplified® Bible
A person might even say that Levi [the father of the priestly tribe] himself, who received tithes (the tenth), paid tithes through Abraham,
Contemporary English Version
Levi's descendants are now the ones who receive a tenth from people. We could even say that when Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth, Levi also gave him a tenth.
Darby English Version
and, so to speak, through Abraham, Levi also, who received tithes, has been made to pay tithes.
Good News Bible
And, so to speak, when Abraham paid the tenth, Levi (whose descendants collect the tenth) also paid it.
International Standard Version
One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham,
King James Version
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
New American Standard Bible
And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, paid tithes,
New International Version
One might even say that Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham,
New King James Version
Even Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, so to speak,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, paid tithes,
Young's Literal Translation
and so to speak, through Abraham even Levi who is receiving tithes, hath paid tithes,