Hebrews 9:17

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for doth it ever avail while he that made it liveth?

Cross References

Genesis 48:21

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

John 14:27

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 fearful.

Galatians 3:15

Brethren, I speak after the manner of men: Though it be but a man's covenant, yet when it hath been confirmed, no one maketh it void, or addeth thereto.

Hebrews 9:16

For where a testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him that made it.

Hebrews 9:18

Wherefore even the first covenant hath not been dedicated without blood.