Hebrews 9:17
Hebrews 9:16-17 The Message (MSG)
Like a will that takes effect when someone dies, the new covenant was put into action at Jesus’ death. His death marked the transition from the old plan to the new one, canceling the old obligations and accompanying sins, and summoning the heirs to receive the eternal inheritance that was promised them. He brought together God and his people in this new way.
Hebrews 9:17 King James Version (KJV)
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
Hebrews 9:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For a covenant is valid only when men are dead, for it is never in force while the one who made it lives.
Hebrews 9:17 New Century Version (NCV)
A will means nothing while the person is alive; it can be used only after the person dies.
Hebrews 9:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth.
Hebrews 9:17 New International Version (NIV)
because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it is living.
Hebrews 9:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives.
Hebrews 9:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
for a will and testament takes effect [only] at death, since it is never in force as long as the one who made it is alive.
Hebrews 9:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
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.