Luke 2:25 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

²⁵ And behold, 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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁵ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁵ Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout [cautiously and carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁵ And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Common English Bible

²⁵ A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He was righteous and devout. He eagerly anticipated the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁵ And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, awaiting the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was with him.

Luke 2:25 Cross References

Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathea, a respected council member, who was himself also waiting for the kingdom of God, came and boldly went in before Pilate to ask for Jesus' body.

Luke 1:41

When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:6

They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and regulations of the Lord.

Luke 1:67

Then Zechariah, the child's father, was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

Luke 2:38

She came at that very hour and began giving praise to the Lord and speaking about the child to all who were waiting for redemption in Jerusalem.

Luke 23:51

but had not consented to their decision and action. He was from Arimathea, a town of the Jews, and was himself also waiting for the kingdom of God.

Acts 10:2

He was a devout man who feared God along with his entire household; he gave generously to those in need and always prayed to God.

Acts 10:22

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the entire Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for yoʋ to come to his house and to hear a message from yoʋ.”

Acts 2:5

Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven dwelling in Jerusalem.

Acts 24:16

Because of this I strive the way I do, always having a clear conscience before God and men.

2 Peter 1:21

For no prophecy ever came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.