Hebrews 9:17
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
Cross-reference
Hebrews 9:20
Allusion
In Hebrews 9:20, the blood of the covenant quote illustrates the death required in the legal principle of verse 17.
Hebrews 13:20
Related theme
In Hebrews 13:20, the blood of the eternal covenant is the death that activates the will described in verse 17.
Galatians 3:15
Parallel
In Galatians 3:15, Paul uses the same legal analogy of a ratified covenant that cannot be altered, reinforcing the principle here.
Luke 22:20
Typology
In Luke 22:20, Jesus institutes the new covenant in his blood, showing the death that makes the will of verse 17 effective.