Hebrews 9:17

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¹⁷A will is in effect only when somebody has died. It never takes effect while the one who made it is still living.

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

because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it is living.

For a will is valid only when people die, since it is never in effect while the one who made it is living.

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.

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.

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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