Hebrews 9:17
because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.
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Genesis 48:21
Then Israel said to Joseph, "Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Galatians 3:15
Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.

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New American Standard Bible
For a covenant is valid only when men are dead, for it is never in force while the one who made it lives.

King James Bible
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For a will is valid only when people die, since it is never in force while the one who made it is living.

International Standard Version
For a will is in force only when somebody has died, since it never takes effect as long as the one who made it is alive.

NET Bible
For a will takes effect only at death, since it carries no force while the one who made it is alive.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But it is only valid concerning one who is dead, because as long as he who made it lives, there is no use for it.
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