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Hebrews 9:17
New International Version
Hebrews 9:17
New International Version
17 because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it is living.
Hebrews 9:17
King James Version
Hebrews 9:17
King James Version
17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
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Hebrews 9:17
English Standard Version
Hebrews 9:17
English Standard Version
17 For (A)a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.
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Hebrews 9:17
New American Standard Bible
Hebrews 9:17
New American Standard Bible
17 For a [a]covenant is valid only when people are dead, [b]for it is never in force while the one who made it lives.
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- Hebrews 9:17 Or testament
- Hebrews 9:17 One early ms for is it then...lives?
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