6 But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
6 This man, however, did not trace his descent from Levi, yet he collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
6 But this man who does not have his descent from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
6 But this man, a complete outsider, collected tithes from Abraham and blessed him, the one to whom the promises had been given.
6 but he whose genealogy is not derived from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.
6 But Melchizedek, who was not a descendant of Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham. And Melchizedek placed a blessing upon Abraham, the one who had already received the promises of God.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 7:6
Commentary on Hebrews 7:4-10
(Read Hebrews 7:4-10)
That High Priest who should afterward appear, of whom Melchizedec was a type, must be much superior to the Levitical priests. Observe Abraham's great dignity and happiness; that he had the promises. That man is rich and happy indeed, who has the promises, both of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This honour have all those who receive the Lord Jesus. Let us go forth in our spiritual conflicts, trusting in his word and strength, ascribing our victories to his grace, and desiring to be met and blessed by him in all our ways.