^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 a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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