Luke 2:25

Jesus Presented at the Temple

²⁵ And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, _y waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Cross References
Isaiah 40:1
Comfort, yes, comfort My people!" Says your God.
Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Luke 2:38
And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
Luke 23:51
He had not consented to their decision and deed. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God.

Matthew Henry Concise

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Luke 2:25

Strong's Concordance

Luke 2:25

And,G2532 beholdG2400, there wasG2258 a manG444 inG1722 Jerusalem,G2419 whoseG3739 nameG3686 was Simeon;G4826 andG2532 the sameG3778 manG444 was justG1342 andG2532 devout,G2126 waitingG4327 for the consolationG3874 of Israel:G2474 andG2532 the HolyG40 GhostG4151 wasG2258 uponG1909 him.G846

Notes

And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

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