15. And thus he is the Mediator of the new testament, so that, by his death, he intercedes for the redemption of those transgressions which were under the former testament, so that those who have been called may receive the promise of an eternal inheritance.
16. For where there is a testament, it is necessary for the death of the one who testifies to intervene.
17. For a testament is confirmed by death. Otherwise, it as yet has no force, as long as the one who testifies lives.
18. Therefore, indeed, the first was not dedicated without blood.