15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, so that death intervening for the redemption of the rebellions [that took place] under the first testament, those who are called might receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
16 For where a testament [is], there must also of necessity intervene [the] death of the testator.
17 For a testament [is] confirmed by the death: otherwise it is not valid as long as the testator lives.