Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because where there is a testament, there has to be the death of the man who made it.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

(For where [there is] a testament, the death of the testator must needs come in.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for where a covenant `is', the death of the covenant-victim to come in is necessary,