Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Cross References Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. Luke 1:6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. Luke 2:38 Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 23:51 who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was waiting for the kingdom of God. Acts 2:5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. Treasury of Scripture 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 on him. just. Luke 1:6 Genesis 6:9 Job 1:1,8 waiting. Luke 2:38 Isaiah 25:9 Isaiah 40:1 Holy Ghost. Luke 1:41,67 Numbers 11:25,29 2 Peter 1:21 |