Hebrews 9:17 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For a testament is of force, after men are dead: otherwise it is as yet of no strength, whilst the testator liveth. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For a will and testament is valid and takes effect only at death, since it has no force or legal power as long as the one who made it is alive. American Standard Version (1901) For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth. Common English Bible This is because a will takes effect only after a death, since it’s not in force while the one who made the will is alive. Catholic Public Domain Version For a testament is confirmed by death. Otherwise, it as yet has no force, as long as the one who testifies lives. |