Hebrews 9:17

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For a testament is of force, after men are dead: otherwise it is as yet of no strength, whilst the testator liveth.

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And he said to Joseph his son: Behold, I die, and God will be with you, and will bring you back into the land of your fathers.

Brethren (I speak after the manner of man,) yet a man's testament, if it be confirmed, no man despiseth, nor addeth to it.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, do I give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid.

For where there is a testament, the death of the testator must of necessity come in.

Whereupon neither was the first indeed dedicated without blood.