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Hebrews 9:16

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16–17Like a will that takes effect when someone dies, the new covenant was put into action at Jesus’ death. His death marked the transition from the old plan to the new one, canceling the old obligations and accompanying sins, and summoning the heirs to receive the eternal inheritance that was promised them. He brought together God and his people in this new way.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

In the case of a will, it is necessary to prove the death of the one who made it,

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Where a will exists, the death of the one who made it must be established.

NLTNew Living Translation

Now when someone leaves a will, it is necessary to prove that the person who made it is dead.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

For where there is a will, it is a necessity for the death of the one who made the will to be established.

KJV 1900King James Version

For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.