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Hebrews 9:17

King James Version - American Edition

For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.

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And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die; but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.

For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.

Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.