For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth.
And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God will be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.
Brethren, I speak after the manner of men: Though it be but a man's covenant, yet when it hath been confirmed, no one maketh it void, or addeth thereto.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
For where a testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him that made it.
Wherefore even the first {\i covenant} hath not been dedicated without blood.