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Hebrews 9:16
In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it,
King James Version
For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
World English Bible
For where a last will and testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him who made it.
American Standard Version
For where a testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him that made it.
Geneva Bible 1599
For where a Testament is, there must be the death of him that made the Testament.
Darby Translation
(For where [there is] a testament, the death of the testator must needs come in.
Young's Literal Translation
for where a covenant [is], the death of the covenant-victim to come in is necessary,
Bible in Basic English
Because where there is a testament, there has to be the death of the man who made it.
15Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.
17because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.
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