For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator lives.
And Israel said to Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again to the land of your fathers.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Brothers, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man cancels, or adds thereto.
For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.