Parallel Bible results for "hebrews 9:17"

Hebrews 9:17

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17 for a will means nothing while the person who made it is alive; it goes into effect only after his death.
17 because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it is living.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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