Verse 17

For{G1063} a testament{G1242} is of force{G949} after{G1909} men are dead{G3498}: otherwise{G1893} it is of{G2480} no{G3379} strength{G2480}{(G5719)} at all{G3379} while{G3753} the testator{G1303}{(G5642)} liveth{G2198}{(G5719)}.

Referenced Verses

• Gal 3:15 : 15 Brethren{G80}, I speak{G3004}{(G5719)} after the manner of{G2596} men{G444}; Though it be but{G3676} a man's{G444} covenant{G1242}, yet if it be confirmed{G2964}{(G5772)}, no man{G3762} disannulleth{G114}{(G5719)}, or{G2228} addeth thereto{G1928}{(G5736)}.
• Gen 48:21 : 21 And Israel{H3478} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto Joseph{H3130}, Behold, I die{H4191}{(H8801)}: but God{H430} shall be with you, and bring you again{H7725}{(H8689)} unto the land{H776} of your fathers{H1}.
• John 14:27 : 27 Peace{G1515} I leave{G863}{(G5719)} with you{G5213}, my{G1699} peace{G1515} I give{G1325}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}: not{G3756} as{G2531} the world{G2889} giveth{G1325}{(G5719)}, give{G1325}{(G5719)} I{G1473} unto you{G5213}. Let{G5015} not{G3361} your{G5216} heart{G2588} be troubled{G5015}{(G5744)}, neither{G3366} let it be afraid{G1168}{(G5720)}.