Hebrews 9:17
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17For a 1covenant is valid only when 2men are dead, 3for it is never in force while the one who made it lives.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
For 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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NIVNew International Version (2011)
because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it is living.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
For a will is valid only when people die, since it is never in effect while the one who made it is living.
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NLTNew Living Translation
The will goes into effect only after the person’s death. While the person who made it is still alive, the will cannot be put into effect.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
For a will is in force concerning those who are dead, since it is never in force when the one who made the will is alive.
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KJV 1900King James Version
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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