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Hebrews 9:17
because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.
King James Version
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
World English Bible
For a will is in force where there has been death, for it is never in force while he who made it lives.
American Standard Version
For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth.
Geneva Bible 1599
For the Testament is confirmed when men are dead: for it is yet of no force as long as he that made it, is aliue.
Darby Translation
For a testament [is] of force when men are dead, since it is in no way of force while the testator is alive.)
Young's Literal Translation
for a covenant over dead victims [is] stedfast, since it is no force at all when the covenant-victim liveth,
Bible in Basic English
For a testament has effect after death; for what power has it while the man who made it is living?
16In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it,
18That is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.
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