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
Now they were both upright in the sight of God, walking without reproach in all the Lord's commands and requirements.
Acts 10:2
a religious man, too, who revered God with all his household, who was always liberal in his many deeds of charity to the people, and who had the habit of praying to God.
Acts 24:16
So I am always striving to have a conscience that is clear before God and men.
Titus 2:11
For God's favor has appeared with its offer of salvation to all mankind,
Waiting
Luke 2:38
Just at that time she came up and began to give thanks to God and to speak about the child to all who were expecting the deliverance of Jerusalem.
Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathea, a highly honored member of the council, who was himself looking for the kingdom of God, ventured to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus' body.