Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (tapeinois | ταπεινοῖς | dat pl masc)

But he gives greater grace. That is why scripture says, “God opposes the proud but he gives grace to the humble.” (tapeinois | ταπεινοῖς | dat pl masc)

Let the brother of limited (tapeinos | ταπεινός | nom sg masc) means (tapeinos | ταπεινός | nom sg masc) take pride in his high position,

Now I, Paul myself, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ — I who when present am “timid” (tapeinos | ταπεινός | nom sg masc) among you, but when away am “bold” toward you.

But God, who encourages the downcast (tapeinous | ταπεινούς | acc pl masc), encouraged us with the arrival of Titus.

Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly (tapeinois | ταπεινοῖς | dat pl masc). Do not be wise in your own estimation.

He has brought down rulers from their thrones and exalted those of humble (tapeinous | ταπεινούς | acc pl masc) position.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly (tapeinos | ταπεινός | nom sg masc) in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

For it is attested of him, “You are a priest forever, according to the order (taxin | τάξιν | acc sg fem) of Melchizedek.”

If, then, perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people had received the law), what further need would there have been for another kind of priest to arise according to the order (taxin | τάξιν | acc sg fem) of Melchizedek, rather than one designated after the order (taxin | τάξιν | acc sg fem) of Aaron?