Hebrews 9:17
for a covenant is affirmed at death, since it is not in force at all when the [one] having made [it] lives,
Literal Standard Version
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In Context
16for where a covenant [is], [it is] necessary to establish the death of the [one] having made [it],
18for which reason, not even the first has been initiated apart from blood,
Cross References
John 14:27Peace I leave to you; My peace I give to you. Not according as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid.
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 →