GOD'S WORD® Translation
In order for a will to take effect, it must be shown that the one who made it has died.

American Standard Version
For where a testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him that made it.

Berean Study Bible
In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it,

Douay-Rheims Bible
For where there is a testament, the death of the testator must of necessity come in.

English Revised Version
For where a testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him that made it.

King James Bible
For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.

World English Bible
For where a last will and testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him who made it.

Young's Literal Translation
for where a covenant is, the death of the covenant-victim to come in is necessary,

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