Hebrews 9:17

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.

World English Bible (WEB)

For a will is in force where there has been death, for it is never in force while he who made it lives.

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.

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For a testament has effect after death; for what power has it while the man who made it is living?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for a covenant over dead victims is stedfast, since it is no force at all when the covenant-victim lives,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque el testamento con la muerte es confirmado; de otra manera no es válido entre tanto que el testador vive.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pues un testamento sólo tiene valor cuando la persona que lo hizo haya muerto. Mientras esa persona esté viva no tendrá ningún valor.