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.
Luke 23:50 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who was a member of the council Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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, |
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.
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.
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.”
For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a large number of people were added to the Lord.
When they had fulfilled all that was written about him, they took him down from the cross and laid him in a tomb.