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Cyrene was a prominent Greek colony and later a Roman city, known for its intellectual and cultural contributions. In the context of the Bible, Cyrenians are mentioned in the New Testament, particularly in relation to the early Christian church and the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.<br><br><b>Simon of Cyrene</b><br><br>One of the most notable references to a Cyrenian in the Bible is Simon of Cyrene. Simon is mentioned in the Synoptic Gospels as the man compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus on the way to Golgotha. The Gospel of Mark provides a specific account: "They forced a passerby named Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry the cross of Jesus" (<a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Mark 15:21</a>). This act of bearing the cross has been interpreted as a symbol of discipleship and sharing in the sufferings of Christ.<br><br><b>Cyrenians in the Early Church</b><br><br>Cyrenians also played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the early church. The Book of Acts records that men from Cyrene were among those who preached the Gospel to the Greeks in Antioch: "But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus" (<a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Acts 11:20</a>). This evangelistic effort contributed to the establishment of a vibrant Christian community in Antioch, which became a pivotal center for missionary activity.<br><br>Additionally, <a href="/acts/13.htm">Acts 13:1</a> mentions a prophet and teacher named Lucius of Cyrene as part of the leadership in the church at Antioch: "Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul" (<a href="/acts/13.htm">Acts 13:1</a>). This highlights the diverse and multicultural nature of the early Christian movement, with individuals from various backgrounds contributing to its growth and development.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context</b><br><br>Cyrene was a city of considerable importance in the ancient world, known for its philosophical schools and as a center of trade and commerce. The presence of a Jewish community in Cyrene is evidenced by historical records, and it is likely that many Cyrenian Jews traveled to Jerusalem for religious festivals, as was the custom. This cultural exchange facilitated the spread of the Gospel message beyond the borders of Judea and into the wider Greco-Roman world.<br><br>The mention of Cyrenians in the New Testament underscores the global reach of the early Christian message and the diverse backgrounds of those who embraced the faith. The involvement of Cyrenians in key events and their contributions to the early church exemplify the fulfillment of Jesus' command to make disciples of all nations (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>).<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>a.</I>) Pertaining to Cyrene, in Africa; Cyrenaic.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A native or inhabitant of Cyrene.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) One of a school of philosophers, established at Cyrene by Aristippus, a disciple of Socrates. Their doctrines were nearly the same as those of the Epicureans.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">CYRENIAN; CYRENIANS</span><p>si-re'-ni-an (Kurenaios, "a native or inhabitant of Cyrene"): Two Jews of Cyrene are mentioned in the New Testament, namely, Simon (<a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Mark 15:21</a> and <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Luke 23:26</a> the King James Version) who was impressed to bear the Lord's cross (<a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Mark 15:21</a> the Revised Version, margin), and Lucius, a Christian teacher at Antioch (<a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a>). See <a href="../c/cyrene.htm">CYRENE</a>; <a href="../l/lucius.htm">LUCIUS</a>; SIMON. For Cyrenians see CYRENE.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2956.htm"><span class="l">2956. Kurenaios -- of Cyrene</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of Cyrene, <b>Cyrenian</b>. From Kurene; ie Cyrenaean, ie Inhabitant of Cyrene -- of<br> Cyrene, <b>Cyrenian</b>. see GREEK Kurene. (kurenaioi) -- 1 Occurrence. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2956.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/simon_the_cyrenian.htm"><span class="l">Simon the <b>Cyrenian</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> SIMON THE <b>CYRENIAN</b>. 'And they compel one Simon, a <b>Cyrenian</b>, who passed<br> by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/simon the cyrenian.htm</font><p><a href="/library/peabody/mornings_in_the_college_chapel/lxvii_simon_of_cyrene.htm"><span class="l">Simon of Cyrene</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This Simon, the <b>Cyrenian</b>, was just a plain man, coming into town on his own business,<br> and meeting at the gate this turbulent group surging out toward the place <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/lxvii simon of cyrene.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_harmony_of_the_gospels/chapter_x_of_the_method_in.htm"><span class="l">Of the Method in which we Can Reconcile the Statement which is <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> And they compelled one Simon, a <b>Cyrenian</b>, who passed by, coming out of the country,<br> the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear His cross." [1374] Luke's <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter x of the method in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/the_death_which_gives_life.htm"><span class="l">The Death which Gives Life</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 'And they compel one Simon a <b>Cyrenian</b>, who passed by, coming out of the country,<br> the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear His cross.22. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/the death which gives life.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_gospel_of_peter/synoptical_table.htm"><span class="l">Synoptical Table</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 21 And they compel one Simon a <b>Cyrenian</b>, who passed by, coming out of the country,<br> the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the gospel of peter/synoptical table.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_3_1857/justification_by_grace.htm"><span class="l">Justification by Grace</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He was very particular about that. Simon, the <b>Cyrenian</b>, might bear the<br> cross; but Simon, the <b>Cyrenian</b>, might not be nailed to it. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/justification by grace.htm</font><p><a href="/library/edersheim/the_life_and_times_of_jesus_the_messiah/chapter_xv_crucified_dead_and.htm"><span class="l">Crucified, Dead, and Buried. '</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They, to whom He was delivered,' led Him away to be crucified:' and they who so<br> led Him forth compelled' the <b>Cyrenian</b> Simon to bear the Cross. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xv crucified dead and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/"><span class="l">Expositions of Holy Scripture</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHRIST AND PILATE: THE TRUE KING AND HIS COUNTERFEIT. THE DEATH WHICH GIVES LIFE.<br> SIMON THE <b>CYRENIAN</b>. THE INCREDULOUS DISCIPLES. PERPETUAL YOUTH. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_46_1900/a_pressed_man_yielding_to.htm"><span class="l">A Pressed Man Yielding to Christ</span></a> <br><b>...</b> impressed into the King's service. That was Simon, the <b>Cyrenian</b>, who was<br> compelled to bear Christ's cross. He was not a volunteer <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 46 1900/a pressed man yielding to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/mark/jesus_of_nazareth_a_biography/chapter_xv_crucified_dead_and.htm"><span class="l">Crucified, Dead and Buried</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And they compel one Simon a <b>Cyrenian</b>, who passed by, coming out of the country,<br> the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../mark/jesus of nazareth a biography/chapter xv crucified dead and.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/cyrenian.htm"><span class="l"><b>Cyrenian</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>CYRENIAN</b>; CYRENIANS. <b>...</b> For Cyrenians see<br> CYRENE. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Cyrenian</b> (3 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cyrenian.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cyre'ne.htm"><span class="l">Cyre'ne (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Cyre'ne. Cyrene, Cyre'ne. <b>Cyrenian</b> . Multi-Version Concordance Cyre'ne<br> (5 Occurrences). Matthew 27:32 And coming forth, they found <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cyre'ne.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cyrene.htm"><span class="l">Cyrene (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jews from Cyrene were in Jerusalem at Pentecost (Acts 2:10); and <b>Cyrenian</b> Jews had<br> a synagogue at Jerusalem (6:9). Converts belonging to Cyrene contributed to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cyrene.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pressed.htm"><span class="l">Pressed (65 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (YLT). Matthew 27:32 And coming forth, they found a man, a <b>Cyrenian</b>, by name Simon:<br> him they impressed that he might bear his cross; (Root in YLT NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pressed.htm - 25k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cyrenians.htm"><span class="l">Cyrenians (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>CYRENIAN</b>; CYRENIANS. si-re'-ni-an (Kurenaios,<br> "a native or inhabitant of Cyrene"): Two Jews of Cyrene <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cyrenians.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/field.htm"><span class="l">Field (390 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Mark 15:21 And they compel to go with them a certain passer-by, Simon, a <b>Cyrenian</b>,<br> coming from the field, the father of Alexander and Rufus, that he might <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/field.htm - 44k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/impressed.htm"><span class="l">Impressed (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Impressed (4 Occurrences). Matthew 27:32 And coming forth, they found a man, a <b>Cyrenian</b>,<br> by name Simon: him they impressed that he might bear his cross; (YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/impressed.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/impress.htm"><span class="l">Impress (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Mark 15:21 And they impress a certain one passing by -- Simon, a <b>Cyrenian</b>, coming<br> from the field, the father of Alexander and Rufus -- that he may bear his <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/impress.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/forced.htm"><span class="l">Forced (84 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Forced (84 Occurrences). Matthew 27:32 And coming forth, they found a man, a <b>Cyrenian</b>,<br> by name Simon: him they impressed that he might bear his cross; (See NIV) <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/forced.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rufus.htm"><span class="l">Rufus (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Red, the son of Simon the <b>Cyrenian</b> (Mark 15:21), whom the Roman soldiers<br> compelled to carry the cross on which our Lord was crucified. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rufus.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/cyrenian.htm">Cyrenian: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Cyrenian (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Matthew 27:32</a></span><br />And coming forth, they found a man, a <span class="boldtext">Cyrenian</span>, by name Simon: him they impressed that he might bear his cross;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Mark 15:21</a></span><br />And they compel one Simon a <span class="boldtext">Cyrenian</span>, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Luke 23:26</a></span><br />And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a <span class="boldtext">Cyrenian</span>, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" 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