15 And, for this cause, of a new covenant, is he mediator,to the end that, death coming to pass for the redemption of the transgressions against the first covenant, the called might receive the promise of the age-abiding inheritance;
16 For, where a covenant is, it is necessary for, the death, to be brought in, of him that hath covenanted;
17 For, a covenant over dead persons, is firm,since it is not then of force when he is living that hath covenanted.