Now 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.
Luke 23:50 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) Now there was a man named Joseph from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now notice, there was a man named Joseph from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council (the Sanhedrin), and a good (upright, advantageous) man, and righteous (in right standing with God and man), American Standard Version (1901) And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man Common English Bible Now there was a man named Joseph who was a member of the council. He was a good and righteous man. Catholic Public Domain Version And behold, there was a man named Joseph, who was a councilman, a good and just man, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And behold there was a man named Joseph, who was a counsellor, a good and just man, |
Now 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.
a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms liberally to the people, and prayed constantly to God.
And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to hear what you have to say.”
for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large company was added to the Lord.
And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a tomb.