Bible Verses About "Who Was Simon of Cyrene"
Simon of Cyrene was a man compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus Christ on the way to Golgotha.
Simon of Cyrene was a man compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus Christ on the way to Golgotha.
"And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross." — Matthew 27:32 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Simon of Cyrene?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross."
"And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross."
"And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus."
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