25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was wrighteous and xdevout, ywaiting for zthe consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
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And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord.
Acts 2:5
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven.
Acts 8:2
Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him.
Acts 22:12
“And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,
Luke 2:38
And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Luke 23:51
who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God.
Isaiah 25:9
It will be said on that day,
“Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us.
This is the LORD; we have waited for him;
let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.”
Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Genesis 49:18
I wait for your salvation, O LORD.
Isaiah 40:1
Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.
Isaiah 57:18
I have seen his ways, but I will heal him;
I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,
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