Hebrews 9:17

because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.
BSB · Berean Standard Bible
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
KJV · King James Version
For a will is in force where there has been death, for it is never in force while he who made it lives.
WEB · World English Bible
For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth.
ASV · American Standard Version

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Hebrews 9:17
Genesis 48:21; John 14:27; Galatians 3:15