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
And they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
Acts 10:2
and one that feared God, with all his house; giving also much alms to the people, and praying to God continually.
Acts 24:16
And on this account do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence both towards God and towards men.
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation, hath appeared to all men;
Waiting
Luke 2:38
And coming in at the very same time, gave thanks unto the Lord, and spake of Him to all that were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
Mark 15:43
or the day before the sabbath,) Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counsellor, who also was expecting the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.