Devine Scripture

Hebrews 9:17

Hebrews chapter 9 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

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.

Context

v.16For where a testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him that made it.

v.17This passage

v.18Wherefore even the first covenant hath not been dedicated without blood.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 48:21

    And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God will be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.

  • Galatians 3:15

    Brethren, I speak after the manner of men: Though it be but a man’s covenant, yet when it hath been confirmed, no one maketh it void, or addeth thereto.

  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.