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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 9:16
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 American Standard Bible
Hebrews 9:16
New American Standard Bible
16 For where there is a [a]covenant, there must of necessity [b]be the death of the one who made it.
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- Hebrews 9:16 Or testament
- Hebrews 9:16 Lit be brought
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