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Careful in fulfilling religious duties, pious; used only in Luke and Acts. Simeon is described as righteous and devout person who welcomed the coming of the Messiah and on whom the Holy Spirit rested (Luke 2:25 ). Cornelius is described as a devout person who reverenced God, gave alms, and prayed continuously (Acts 10:2 ). Ananias is described as a devout person according to the standard of the Jewish law. He was well-spoken of by all (Acts 22:12 ).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Devout'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/d/devout.html. 1991.

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