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Simon of Cyrene
Compelled to carry Jesus’ cross
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A man of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, who was coming from the country when he was compelled to carry Jesus’ cross.
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1Simon of Cyrene carries the cross
As Jesus was led out to be crucified, the soldiers compelled a passer-by coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them and carry his cross.