Hebrews 9:17
For a testament is confirmed by death. Otherwise, it as yet has no force, as long as the one who testifies lives.
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In Context
16For where there is a testament, it is necessary for the death of the one who testifies to intervene.
18Therefore, indeed, the first was not dedicated without blood.
Cross References
John 14:27Peace I leave for you; my Peace I give to you. Not in the way that the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, and let it not fear.
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 9:16-23
The Priesthood of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. 16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. 18 Whereupon neither the first… Read the whole commentary →