Hebrews 9:17

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 48:21

And he said to his son Joseph: "See, I am dying, and God will be with you, and he will lead you back to the land of your fathers.

John 14:27

Peace I leave for you; my Peace I give to you. Not in the way that the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, and let it not fear.

Galatians 3:15

Brothers (I speak according to man), if a man's testament has been confirmed, no one would reject it or add to it.

Hebrews 9:16

For where there is a testament, it is necessary for the death of the one who testifies to intervene.

Hebrews 9:18

Therefore, indeed, the first was not dedicated without blood.