Hebrews 9:16

For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
— Hebrews 9:16, King James Version

In other translations

World English Bible (WEB)

For where a last will and testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him who made it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For where a testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him that made it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for where a covenant <FI>is<Fi> , the death of the covenant-victim to come in is necessary,