Hebrews 9:17

Conservative English Version

In other words, a will doesn't go into effect as long as the one who made it is still alive.

Cross References

Genesis 48:21

After that, Jacob said, "Joseph, you can see that I won't live much longer. But God will be with you and will lead you back to the land he promised our family long ago.

John 14:27

I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I can give. It isn't like the peace that this world can give. So don't be worried or afraid.

Galatians 3:15

My friends, I will use an everyday example to explain what I mean. Once someone agrees to something, no one else can change or cancel the agreement.

Hebrews 9:16

In fact, making an agreement of this kind is like writing a will. This is because the one who makes the will must die before it is of any use.

Hebrews 9:18

Blood was also used to put the first agreement into effect.