Hebrews 9:17 - Revised Standard Version

For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.

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

For a will and testament is valid and takes effect only at death, since it has no force or legal power as long as the one who made it is alive.

For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth.

This is because a will takes effect only after a death, since it’s not in force while the one who made the will is alive.

For a testament is confirmed by death. Otherwise, it as yet has no force, as long as the one who testifies lives.

For a testament is of force, after men are dead: otherwise it is as yet of no strength, whilst the testator liveth.

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Behold, I am about to die, but God will be with you, and will bring you again to the land of your fathers.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

To give a human example, brethren: no one annuls even a man's will, or adds to it, once it has been ratified.

For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established.

Hence even the first covenant was not ratified without blood.

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