Hebrews 9:17

New Century Version

A will means nothing while the person is alive; it can be used only after the person dies.

Cross References

Genesis 48:21

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look at me; I am about to die. But God will be with you and will take you back to the land of your fathers.

John 14:27

“I leave you peace; my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world does. So don’t let your hearts be troubled or afraid.

Galatians 3:15

Brothers and sisters, let us think in human terms: Even an agreement made between two persons is firm. After that agreement is accepted by both people, no one can stop it or add anything to it.

Hebrews 9:16

When there is a will, it must be proven that the one who wrote that will is dead.

Hebrews 9:18

This is why even the first agreement could not begin without blood to show death.