Luke 2:26 contains the promise that Simeon would not see death before seeing Christ — now fulfilled in his departure.

In Genesis 15:15, God promises Abraham he will go to his fathers in peace — the same 'depart in peace' phrase used by Simeon.

In Genesis 46:30, Jacob says 'now let me die' after seeing Joseph, mirroring Simeon's 'now let depart' after seeing Jesus.

Isaiah 57:2 says the upright 'shall enter into peace' — directly echoing Simeon's 'depart in peace'.

Philippians 1:23 expresses Paul's desire to 'depart and be with Christ' — Simeon departs having seen Christ.

Proverbs 13:12 says a fulfilled desire is life-giving — Simeon's long-hoped-for sight of the Messiah allows him to depart in peace.

Matthew 13:16 blesses eyes that see — Simeon's eyes have seen the Messiah, fulfilling that blessed sight and enabling his peace.

Daniel 12:13 promises rest and a future standing — Simeon's peaceful departure and hope of resurrection echo Daniel's assurance.

2 Corinthians 5:8 speaks of being absent from the body and present with the Lord — Simeon's 'depart in peace' similarly expresses readiness to be with God.

Psalm 37:37 promises the upright end in peace — Simeon's peaceful departure exemplifies this.

Revelation 14:13 blesses those who die in the Lord — Simeon dies in peace after seeing the Lord.

In Numbers 23:10, Balaam longs for a righteous death like Simeon's peaceful departure — both desire to die in peace after seeing God's favor.