Hebrews 9:17 - Revised Version 188517 For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for doth it ever avail while he that made it liveth? See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 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. See the chapterAmerican 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. See the chapterCommon English Bible17 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. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version17 For a testament is confirmed by death. Otherwise, it as yet has no force, as long as the one who testifies lives. See the chapter |