Hebrews 9:17

King James Version

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

Berean Standard Bible

because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.

World English Bible

For a will is in force where there has been death, for it is never in force while he who made it lives.

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