Luke 2:25
There was at that time in Jerusalem a man named Simeon, a righteous and devout man, who lived in constant expectation of the Consolation of Israel, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 4:2
He is subject to the control of guardians and stewards, during the period for which his father has power to appoint them.
2 Thessalonians 2:6-8
And you know now what the restraining influence is which prevents his appearing before his appointed time.
Hebrews 10:36-37
You still have need of patient endurance, in order that, when you have done God's will, you may obtain the fulfillment of his promise.
James 5:7-8
Be patient, then, Brothers, till the Coming of the Lord. Even the farmer has to wait for the precious fruit of the earth, watching over it patiently, till it has had the spring and summer rains.
2 Peter 2:3
In their covetousness they will try to make you a source of profit by their fabrications; but for a long time past their Sentence has not been standing idle, nor their Ruin slumbering.
Luke 18:7-8
And God--will not he see that his own People, who cry to him night and day, have justice done them--though he holds his hand?
Acts 1:7
His answer was: "It is not for you to know times or hours, for the Father has reserved these for his own decision;
Acts 17:26
He made all races of the earth's surface--fixing a time for their rise and fall, and the limits of their settlements--