Hebrews:9:16-18
rsv@Hebrews:9:16 @ For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established.
rsv@Hebrews:9:17 @ For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.
rsv@Hebrews:9:18 @ Hence even the first covenant was not ratified without blood.