Hebrews 9:17 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹⁷ For a will is in force [only] when there has been a death; for it is not in effect as long as the one who made it is [still] alive.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ For a will and testament is valid and takes effect only at death, since it has no force or legal power as long as the one who made it is alive.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ This is because a will takes effect only after a death, since it’s not in force while the one who made the will is alive.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ For a testament is confirmed by death. Otherwise, it as yet has no force, as long as the one who testifies lives.

Hebrews 9:17 Referencias Cruzadas

Galatians 3:15

Brothers, I will use an illustration from the way people deal with each other: Even though an agreement is made between people, once it is finally settled, no one can cancel it or include additional provisions to it.

John 14:27

I leave you with peace; I give you my peace. I am not giving you peace like the world gives. Do not allow your hearts to be upset or afraid.

Hebrews 9:16

For where a will exists, it is necessary to prove the death of the person who made it [i.e., in order to benefit by its provisions].

Hebrews 9:18

Therefore, even the first Agreement was not ratified without blood [i.e., without a death taking place].