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21 They forced into service a passer-by coming in from the countryside, Simon of [a]Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), [b]to carry His cross.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 15:21 A port city in north Africa.
  2. Mark 15:21 The crossbeam was usually placed on the nape of the neck like a yoke.

Simon Bears the Cross

26 When they led Him away, they seized a man, [a]Simon of [b]Cyrene, who was coming in [to the city] from the country, and [c]placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 23:26 The father of Alexander and Rufus, disciples in Rome.
  2. Luke 23:26 A port city in north Africa.
  3. Luke 23:26 The crossbeam was usually placed on the nape of the neck like a yoke.

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