'Standing' in the Bible

And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.