Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
Waiting
Bible References
Just
Luke 1:6
they were both of them sincerely pious; observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord; with unspotted reputation.
Acts 10:2
and was a proselyte, together with all his family: he gave much alms to the people, and was assiduous in his prayers to God.
Acts 24:16
and 'tis my endeavour to preserve a conscience free from reproach both with respect to God, and with respect to men.
Titus 2:11
For the divine savour has display'd its salutary effects to all mankind:
Waiting
Luke 2:38
and happening to come in just at the same time, she likewise express'd her thanks to the lord, and spoke of Jesus to all those, who expected deliverance in Jerusalem.
Mark 15:43
one Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable senator, who was himself in expectation of the kingdom of God, ventur'd to come and wait upon Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.