Hebrews 9:17

¹⁷For a will is in force where there has been death, for it is never in force while he who made it lives.

¹⁷For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.

¹⁷because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.

¹⁷A will is only valid when there's been a death—and is never applied while the person who made it is still alive.

²¹Israel said to Joseph, “Behold, I am dying, but God will be with you, and bring you again to the land of your fathers.

²⁷Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

¹⁵Brothers, speaking of human terms, though it is only a man’s covenant, yet when it has been confirmed, no one makes it void or adds to it.