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Hebrews 9:16-18
English Standard Version
Hebrews 9:16-18
English Standard Version
16 For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established. 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. 18 Therefore not even the first covenant was inaugurated (B)without blood.
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Hebrews 9:16-18
New International Version
Hebrews 9:16-18
New International Version
16 In the case of a will,[a] it is necessary to prove the death of the one who made it, 17 because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it is living. 18 This is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.(A)
Footnotes
- Hebrews 9:16 Same Greek word as covenant; also in verse 17
Hebrews 9:16-18
New King James Version
Hebrews 9:16-18
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. 17 For (A)a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives. 18 (B)Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood.
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Hebrews 9:16-18
New American Standard Bible
Hebrews 9:16-18
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. 17 For a [c]covenant is valid only when people are dead, [d]for it is never in force while the one who made it lives. 18 Therefore even the first covenant was not inaugurated without blood.
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- Hebrews 9:16 Or testament
- Hebrews 9:16 Lit be brought
- Hebrews 9:17 Or testament
- Hebrews 9:17 One early ms for is it then...lives?
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