Hebrews 9:17
for a covenant over dead victims is stedfast, since it is no force at all when the covenant-victim liveth,
Galatians 3:15
Brethren, as a man I say it, even of man a confirmed covenant no one doth make void or doth add to,
Genesis 48:21
And Israel saith unto Joseph, 'Lo, I am dying, and God hath been with you, and hath brought you back unto the land of your fathers;
John 14:27
'Peace I leave to you; my peace I give to you, not according as the world doth give do I give to you; let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid;
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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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General references
Genesis 48:21
And Israel saith unto Joseph, 'Lo, I am dying, and God hath been with you, and hath brought you back unto the land of your fathers;
John 14:27
'Peace I leave to you; my peace I give to you, not according as the world doth give do I give to you; let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid;