Hebrews 9:17
King James Version
Translation: KJV
15And 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.Select Hebrews 9:15
16For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.Select Hebrews 9:16
17For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.Select Hebrews 9:17
18Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.Select Hebrews 9:18
19For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,Select Hebrews 9:19
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WEB
9:17 For a will is in force where there has been death, for it is never in force while he who made it lives.
ASV
9:17 For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth.
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