Hebrews 9:17
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
King James Version
In Context
16For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
18Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.
Cross References
John 14:27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither 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 →