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Hebrews 9:17
King James Version
kjv
For a testament of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
Open English Bible (Commonwealth)
oeb-cw
For such a covenant takes effect only on death, it does not come into force as long as the testator is alive.
Open English Bible (US)
oeb-us
For such a covenant takes effect only on death, it does not come into force as long as the testator is alive.