Hebrews 9:17
because a will takes effect only after the person's death; it is never in force while the person who made it is alive.
Text-Critical English NT
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In Context
16For in 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 inaugurated without blood.
Cross References
John 14:27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them 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 →