As they approached Jerusalem, near the towns of Bethphage and Bethany, they came to the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of his disciples on ahead

Then the apostles went back to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is about half a mile away from the city.

And Melchizedek, who was king of Salem and also a priest of the Most High God, brought bread and wine to Abram,

May the Most High God, who gave you victory over your enemies, be praised!" And Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of all the loot he had recovered.

Cook me some of that tasty food that I like, and bring it to me. After I have eaten it, I will give you my final blessing before I die."

Joseph answered, "These are my sons, whom God has given me here in Egypt." Jacob said, "Bring them to me so that I may bless them."

These are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said as he spoke a suitable word of farewell to each son.

to tell Aaron and his sons to use the following words in blessing the people of Israel:

May the LORD be kind and gracious to you;

And the LORD said, "If they pronounce my name as a blessing upon the people of Israel, I will bless them."

Then he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on each of them, and blessed them.

And those descendants of Levi who are priests are commanded by the Law to collect one tenth from the people of Israel, that is, from their own people, even though they are also descendants of Abraham.

There is no doubt that the one who blesses is greater than the one who is blessed.