Hebrews 9:17
And a will is only of force in the case of a deceased person, being never of any avail so long as he who made it lives.
Galatians 3:15
Brethren, even a covenant made by a man--to borrow an illustration from daily life--when once formally sanctioned is not liable to be set aside or added to.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you: my own peace I give to you. It is not as the world gives its greetings that I give you peace. Let not your hearts be troubled or dismayed.
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For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
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John 14:27
Peace I leave with you: my own peace I give to you. It is not as the world gives its greetings that I give you peace. Let not your hearts be troubled or dismayed.