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Hebrews 9:16
King James Version
Hebrews 9:16
King James Version
16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
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Hebrews 9:16
New International Version
Hebrews 9:16
New International Version
16 In the case of a will,[a] it is necessary to prove the death of the one who made it,
Footnotes
- Hebrews 9:16 Same Greek word as covenant; also in verse 17
Hebrews 9:16
New King James Version
Hebrews 9:16
New King James Version
The Mediator’s Death Necessary
16 For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
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Hebrews 9:16
English Standard Version
Hebrews 9:16
English Standard Version
16 For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established.
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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
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
New King James Version
Hebrews 9:17
New King James Version
17 For (A)a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives.
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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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