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.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
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.
Cross References
John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not 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 →