“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.”
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him — Simeon is the first of two elderly temple figures (with Anna in verse 36) who recognize Jesus at the presentation. Righteous and devout (dikaios kai eulabēs) are the highest commendations Luke can give. Waiting for the consolation of Israel (paraklēsin tou Israēl) positions Simeon within the faithful remnant who have been holding the promises through the long silence. The Holy Spirit on him anticipates the Spirit's leading in the following verses.
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