Hebrews 9:17 - Revised Standard Version

¹⁷ For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is 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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁷ For a testament is of force, after men are dead: otherwise it is as yet of no strength, whilst the testator liveth.

Hebrews 9:17 Cross References

Genesis 48:21

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Behold, I am about to die, but God will be with you, and will bring you again to the land of your fathers.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Galatians 3:15

To give a human example, brethren: no one annuls even a man's will, or adds to it, once it has been ratified.

Hebrews 9:16

For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established.

Hebrews 9:18

Hence even the first covenant was not ratified without blood.