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;

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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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Bible References

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;