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15 For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, because a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions under the first covenant.[a](A) 16 Where a will[b] is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established. 17 For a will[c] takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.

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  1. 9.15 The Greek word used here means both covenant and will
  2. 9.16 The Greek word used here means both covenant and will
  3. 9.17 The Greek word used here means both covenant and will