For a testament is firm over dead ones, since it never has force when the one testating lives.
And Israel said to Joseph, Behold, I am dying; and God will be with you, and will return you to the land of your fathers.
Peace I leave to you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives I give to you. Let not your heart be agitated, nor let it be fearful.
Brothers, I speak according to man, a covenant having been ratified, even among mankind, no one annuls or adds to it.
For where a testament is, the death of the one testating must be offered.
From which neither the first covenant was dedicated without blood.