Hebrews 9:15-17

ABU(i) 15 And for this cause he is mediator of a new covenant, in order that, death having taken place, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, they who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. 16 For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be brought in the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is of force after men are dead; since it is of no strength at all while the testator lives.