Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 2:25

"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." — Luke 2:25 (ASV)

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout,

He blended in his character his duty to man and his duty to God; he was just and devout.

Waiting for the consolation of Israel:

His devotion was not that of a blind devotee. He had eyes of expectation; he was expecting the Messiah to come, who is the consolation of Israel.

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout! This combination makes up a complete character, "just" towards man, "devout" towards God. There are many who think they are just, but their justness does not extend to their fellow human beings, and they forget the claims of the Most High upon them. On the other hand, I have known men who have pretended to a vast amount of devotion, but who have never been just. Such persons are hypocrites, as the others are robbers of God; but he who is just and devout, just towards man and devout towards God, has the character of a true man. Such was Simeon, "just and devout," –