Hebrews 9:17

Easy To Read Version

A will means nothing while the man who wrote it is still living. The will can be used only after the man dies.

Cross References

Genesis 48:21

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, my time to die is almost here. But God will still be with you. He will lead you back to the land of your ancestors [256] .

John 14:27

“I leave you peace. It is my own peace I give you. I give you peace in a different way than the world does. So don’t be troubled. Don’t be afraid.

Galatians 3:15

Brothers and sisters, let me give you an example: Think about an agreement that one person makes with another person. After that agreement is made official, no person can stop that agreement or add anything to it. And no person can ignore that agreement.

Hebrews 9:16

When a man dies, he leaves a will {\cf2\super [110]} (agreement). But people must prove that the man who wrote that will is dead.

Hebrews 9:18

It is the same with the first agreement \{between God and his people\}. There had to be blood (death) before the agreement could be made good.