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 upright before God, blamelessly obeying all the Lord's precepts and ordinances.
Acts 10:2
He was religious and God-fearing--and so was every member of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and continually offered prayer to God.
Acts 24:16
This too is my own earnest endeavour--always to have a clear conscience in relation to God and man.
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God has displayed itself with healing power to all mankind,
Waiting
Luke 2:38
And coming up just at that moment, she gave thanks to God, and spoke about the child to all who were expecting the deliverance of Jerusalem.
Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathaea came, a highly respected member of the Council, who himself also was living in expectation of the Kingdom of God. He summoned up courage to go in to see Pilate and beg for the body of Jesus.