15 And because of this he is the Mediator of a new testament, in order that, since a death has taken place to atone for offenses committed under the first testament, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
16 For where there is a testament, there must also be brought forward in evidence the death of the testator.
17 For a testament is only of force in case of the dead, being never valid so long as the testator lives.