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It holds significant historical and biblical importance, particularly in the context of the New Testament. Cyrene was founded by Greek settlers around 630 BC and became a prominent center of Greek culture and learning. It was known for its intellectual and philosophical contributions, as well as its fertile land and trade.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b>Simon of Cyrene</b>: One of the most notable mentions of Cyrene in the Bible is in the context of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Simon of Cyrene was compelled by the Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus on the way to Golgotha. This event is recorded in the Synoptic Gospels. In <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Mark 15:21</a> , it states, "Now Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross." This act of service has been interpreted as a significant moment of participation in the sufferings of Christ.<br><br>2. <b>Cyrenian Jews in Jerusalem</b>: Cyrene had a substantial Jewish population, and many Cyrenian Jews were present in Jerusalem during significant events. In <a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Acts 2:10</a> , Cyrenians are mentioned as part of the diverse crowd present in Jerusalem during the Feast of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles: "Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene, visitors from Rome."<br><br>3. <b>The Synagogue of the Freedmen</b>: Cyrenian Jews were also part of the Synagogue of the Freedmen, which is mentioned in <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9</a> . This synagogue was involved in the dispute with Stephen, the first Christian martyr: "But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (including Cyrenians and Alexandrians), as well as from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia."<br><br>4. <b>Early Christian Church</b>: Cyrenians played a role in the early spread of Christianity. In <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Acts 11:20</a> , some believers from Cyrene, along with those from Cyprus, were instrumental in preaching 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."<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>Cyrene was a melting pot of cultures, with Greek, Roman, and Jewish influences. The city's strategic location made it a hub for trade and cultural exchange. The Jewish community in Cyrene was significant, and many Jews from Cyrene traveled to Jerusalem for religious festivals, as evidenced by their presence at Pentecost.<br><br>The mention of Cyrenians in the New Testament highlights the diverse and widespread nature of early Christianity. The involvement of Cyrenian Jews in the events surrounding Stephen and their role in the Antioch church underscores the active participation of diaspora Jews in the early Christian movement.<br><br><b>Significance in Christian Thought:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the account of Simon of Cyrene is often seen as a symbol of discipleship and bearing one's cross in following Christ. The inclusion of Cyrenians in the early church narrative reflects the fulfillment of the Great Commission, as the gospel spread beyond the borders of Judea to the ends of the earth.<br><br>Cyrene's role in the biblical narrative serves as a reminder of the diverse and inclusive nature of the early Christian community, where individuals from various backgrounds contributed to the growth and spread of the faith.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Cyrene</span><p>a wall; coldness; the floor<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Cyrene</span><p>the principal city of that part of northern Africa which was sufficiently called Cyrenaica, lying between Carthage and Egypt, and corresponding with the modern Tripoli. Though on the African coast, it was a Greek city, and the Jews were settled there in large numbers. The Greek colonization of this part of Africa under Battus began of early as B.C. 631. After the death of Alexander the Great it became a dependency of Egypt, and a Roman province B.C. 75. Simon, who bore our Saviour's cross, (<a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Matthew 27:32</a>) was a native of Cyrene. Jewish dwellers in Cyrenaica were in Jerusalem at Pentecost, (<a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Acts 2:10</a>) and gave their name to one of the synagogues in Jerusalem. (<a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9</a>) Christian converts from Cyrene were among those who contributed actively to the formation of the first Gentile church at Antioch. (<a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Acts 11:20</a>)<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Cyrene</span><p>A city and province of Libya, west of Egypt, between the Great Syrtis and the Mareotis, at present called Cairoan, in the province of Barca. It was sometimes called <a href="../p/pentapolis.htm">PENTAPOLIS</a>, from the five principal cities that it contained-Cyrene, Apollonia, Arsinoe, Berenice, and Ptolemais. From hence came Simon the Cyrenian, father of Alexander and Rufus, on whom the Roman soldiers laid a part of our Savior's cross, <a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Matthew 27:32</a> <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Luke 23:26</a>. There were many Jews in the province of Cyrene, a great part of whom embraced the Christian religion, though others opposed it with much obstinacy, <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9</a> 11:20 13:1.</p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>A city (now Tripoli) in Upper Libya, North Africa, founded by a colony of Greeks (B.C. 630). It contained latterly a large number of Jews, who were introduced into the city by Ptolemy, the son of Lagus, because he thought they would contribute to the security of the place. They increased in number and influence; and we are thus prepared for the frequent references to them in connection with the early history of Christianity. Simon, who bore our Lord's cross, was a native of this place (<a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Matthew 27:32</a>; <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Mark 15:21</a>). Jews from Cyrene were in Jerusalem at Pentecost (<a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Acts 2:10</a>); and Cyrenian Jews had a synagogue at Jerusalem (<a href="/acts/6-9.htm">6:9</a>). Converts belonging to Cyrene contributed to the formation of the first Gentile church at Antioch (<a href="/acts/11-20.htm">11:20</a>). Among "the prophets and teachers" who "ministered to the Lord at Antioch" was Lucius of Cyrene (<a href="/acts/13-1.htm">13:1</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">CYRENE</span><p>si-re'-ne (Kurene "wall"):<br><br>1. Location:<br><br>Cyrene was a city of Libya in North Africa, lat. 32 degrees 40' North, long. 22 degrees 15' East. It lay West of ancient Egypt, from which it was separated by a portion of the Libyan desert, and occupied the territory now belonging to Barca and Tripoli. It was situated upon an elevated plateau about 2,000 ft. above the sea, from which it was distant some 10 miles. A high range of mountains lies to the South, about 90 miles inland. This shelters the coast land from the scorching heat of the Sahara. The range drops down toward the North in a series of terrace-like elevations, thus giving to the region a great variety of climate and vegetation. The soil is fertile.<br><br>2. History:<br><br>Cyrene was originally a Greek colony rounded by Battus in 630 B.C. Because of the fertility of the soil, the great variety in climate and vegetation, together with its commercial advantages in location, the city soon rose to great wealth and importance. Greater fame, however, came to it through its distinguished citizens. It was the home of Callimachus the poet, Carneacles the founder of the New Academy at Athens, and Eratosthenes the mathematician. To these must be added, from later times, the elegant ancient Christian writer Synesius. So important did this Greek colony become that, in little more than half a century, Amasis II of Egypt formed an alliance with Cyrene, marrying a Greek lady of noble, perhaps royal, birth (Herod. ii.181). Ptolemy III (Euergetes I), 231 B.C., incorporated Cyrene with Egypt. The city continued, though with much restlessness, a part of the Egyptian empire until Apion, the last of the Ptolemies, willed it to Rome. It henceforth belonged to a Roman province.<br><br>In the middle of the 7th century, the conquering Saracens took possession of Cyrene, and from that time to this it has been the habitation of wandering tribes of Arabs.<br><br>3. Biblical Importance:<br><br>Cyrene comes into importance in Biblical history through the dispersion of the Jews. Ptolemy I, son of Lagus, transported Jews to this and other cities of Libya (Josephus, CAp, II, 4) and from this time on Jews were very numerous there. By the return of the Jews of the Dispersion to the feasts at Jerusalem, Cyrenians came to have a conspicuous place in the New Testament history. "A man of Cyrene, Simon by name," was caught by the Roman soldiers and compelled to bear the cross of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Matthew 27:32</a>; compare <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Mark 15:21</a> <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Luke 23:26</a>). See <a href="../c/cyrenian.htm">CYRENIAN</a>. Jews from Cyrene were among those present on the day of Pentecost. Their city appears as one of the important points in the wide circle of the Dispersion described by Peter in his sermon on that occasion (<a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Acts 2:10</a>). Cyrenian Jews were of sufficient importance in those days to have their name associated with a synagogue at Jerusalem (<a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9</a>). And when the persecution arose about Stephen, some of these Jews of Cyrene who had been converted at Jerusalem, were scattered abroad and came with others to Antioch and preached the word "unto the Jews only" (<a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Acts 11:19, 20</a> the King James Version), and one of them, Lucius, became a prophet in the early church there. In this case, as in so many others, the wise providence of God in the dispersion of the Jews in preparation for the spread of the gospel of the Messiah is seen.<br><br>4. Archaeology:<br><br>In the ruins of Cyrene are to be seen the remains of some beautiful buildings, and a few sculptures have been removed. The most interesting remains of the wondrous civilization of this Greek colony are in a great system of tombs, some built, but the finest cut in the solid rock of the cliff. Doric architecture and brilliant decorative painting adorn these tombs.<br><br>LITERATURE<br><br>Herodotus ii; Josephus, Apion; Thrige, Res Cyrenensium.<br><br>M. G. Kyle<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2956.htm"><span class="l">2956. Kurenaios -- of <b>Cyrene</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> of <b>Cyrene</b>. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Kurenaios Phonetic Spelling:<br> (koo-ray-nah'-yos) Short Definition: belonging to <b>Cyrene</b>, a Cyrenaean <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2956.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2957.htm"><span class="l">2957. Kurene -- <b>Cyrene</b>, a city in N. Africa</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>Cyrene</b>, a city in N. Africa. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Kurene<br> Phonetic Spelling: (koo-ray'-nay) Short Definition: <b>Cyrene</b> Definition: <b>Cyrene</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2957.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/223.htm"><span class="l">223. Alexandros -- Alexander, a son of Simon of <b>Cyrene</b>, also a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Alexander, a son of Simon of <b>Cyrene</b>, also a coppersmith, also two Jews. Part of<br> Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Alexandros Phonetic Spelling: (al-ex'-an <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/223.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4504.htm"><span class="l">4504. Rhouphos -- "red," Rufus, a Christian at Rome</span></a> <br><b>...</b> fos) Short Definition: Rufus Definition: Rufus, a Christian man in Rome, probably<br> to be identified with the brother of Alexander and son of Simon of <b>Cyrene</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4504.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3066.htm"><span class="l">3066. Loukios -- Lucius, the name of two Christians</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Loukios Phonetic Spelling:<br> (loo'-kee-os) Short Definition: Lucius Definition: Lucius, (a) of <b>Cyrene</b>, an early <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3066.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/peabody/mornings_in_the_college_chapel/lxvii_simon_of_cyrene.htm"><span class="l">Simon of <b>Cyrene</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> LXVII SIMON OF <b>CYRENE</b>. Luke xxiii.20-26. This Simon, the Cyrenian, was just<br> a plain man, coming into town on his own business, and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/lxvii simon of cyrene.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_6_an_embassage_in.htm"><span class="l">An Embassage in <b>Cyrene</b> and Asia to Caesar, Concerning the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER 6. An Embassage In <b>Cyrene</b> And Asia To Caesar, Concerning The Complaints<br> They Had To Make Against The Greeks; With Copies Of The Epistles Which Caesar <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 an embassage in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/emmerich/the_dolorous_passion_of_our_lord_jesus_christ/chapter_xxxiii_simon_of_cyrene.htm"><span class="l">Simon of <b>Cyrene</b>. Third Fall of Jesus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER XXXIII. Simon of <b>Cyrene</b>. Third Fall of Jesus. The procession had<br> reached an arch formed in an old wall belonging to the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xxxiii simon of cyrene.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_wars_of_the_jews_or_history_of_the_destruction_of_jerusalem/chapter_11_concerning_jonathan_one.htm"><span class="l">Concerning Jonathan, one of the Sicarii, that Stirred up a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER 11. Concerning Jonathan, One Of The Sicarii, That Stirred Up A Sedition<br> In <b>Cyrene</b>, And Was A False Accuser [Of The Innocent]. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 11 concerning jonathan one.htm</font><p><a href="/library/neander/the_life_of_jesus_christ_in_its_historical_connexion/section_289_jesus_led_to.htm"><span class="l">Jesus Led to Calvary. --Simon of <b>Cyrene</b>. --The Words of Christ to <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER VI. THE TRIAL AND CONDEMNATION. Section 289. Jesus led to<br> Calvary."Simon of <b>Cyrene</b>."The Words of Christ to the Weeping Women. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../section 289 jesus led to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/church_history/chapter_ii_the_calamities_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The Calamities of the Jews During Trajan's Reign.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [974] 2. For in Alexandria and in the rest of Egypt, and also in <b>Cyrene</b>, [975] as<br> if incited by some terrible and factious spirit, they rushed into seditious <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter ii the calamities of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_7_how_crassus_came.htm"><span class="l">How Crassus came into Judea, and Pillaged the Temple; and Then <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to fight against Mithridates, he sent Lucullus to put an end to a sedition that<br> our nation, of whom the habitable earth is full, had raised in <b>Cyrene</b>; where he <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 7 how crassus came.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/30_your_apology_says_that.htm"><span class="l">Your Apology Says that There are Three Opinions as to the Origin <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Every one is asking this question, but you say nothing about it; nobody asks the<br> other, but to that you direct your answer. Of <b>Cyrene</b>. <b>...</b> Of <b>Cyrene</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../30 your apology says that.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_acts_and_romans/homily_xxv_acts_xi_19.htm"><span class="l">Acts xi. 19</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "But some of them were men of Cyprus and <b>Cyrene</b>, who, when they were come to Antioch,<br> spake unto <b>...</b> "And some of them, which were men of Cyprus and <b>Cyrene</b>," etc. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xxv acts xi 19.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dibble/thoughts_on_missions/chapter_vi_claim_of_missions.htm"><span class="l">Claim of Missions on Ministers of Influence.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Now there were in the church that was at Antioch, certain prophets and teachers;<br> as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of <b>Cyrene</b>, and Manaen <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dibble/thoughts on missions/chapter vi claim of missions.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/cyrene.htm"><span class="l"><b>Cyrene</b> (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jews from <b>Cyrene</b> were in Jerusalem at Pentecost (Acts 2:10); and Cyrenian Jews had<br> a synagogue at Jerusalem (6:9). Converts belonging to <b>Cyrene</b> contributed to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cyrene.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cyrenian.htm"><span class="l">Cyrenian (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Pertaining to <b>Cyrene</b>, in Africa; Cyrenaic.<br> 2. (n.) A native or inhabitant of <b>Cyrene</b>. 3. (n.) One <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cyrenian.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lucius.htm"><span class="l">Lucius (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary Of <b>Cyrene</b>, a Christian teacher at Antioch (Acts<br> 13:1), and Paul's kinsman (Romans 16:21). His name is <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lucius.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cyrenians.htm"><span class="l">Cyrenians (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> si-re'-ni-an (Kurenaios, "a native or inhabitant of <b>Cyrene</b>"): Two Jews of <b>Cyrene</b><br> are mentioned in the New Testament, namely, Simon (Mark 15:21 and Luke 23:26 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cyrenians.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/libya.htm"><span class="l">Libya (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Cyrene</b> was one of its five cities. Int. <b>...</b> In the New Testament the word "Libya" (Libue)<br> occurs, in close connection with <b>CYRENE</b> (which see) (Acts 2:10). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/libya.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cyre'ne.htm"><span class="l">Cyre'ne (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Cyre'ne. <b>Cyrene</b>, Cyre'ne. Cyrenian . Multi-Version Concordance Cyre'ne (5<br> Occurrences). <b>...</b> <b>Cyrene</b>, Cyre'ne. Cyrenian . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cyre'ne.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/libertines.htm"><span class="l">Libertines (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In the other were men from two African towns (<b>Cyrene</b> and Alexandria), therefore<br> the Libertines must have been African also, all forming an African synagogue. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/libertines.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rufus.htm"><span class="l">Rufus (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> RUFUS. roo'-fus (Rhouphos): The name is mentioned twice: (1) Simon of <b>Cyrene</b>, who<br> was compelled to bear the cross of Jesus, is "the father of Alexander and Rufus <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rufus.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/compelled.htm"><span class="l">Compelled (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (DBY). Matthew 27:32 As they came out, they found a man of <b>Cyrene</b>, Simon by name,<br> and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/compelled.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/crete.htm"><span class="l">Crete (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Metellus in 67 BC With <b>Cyrene</b> on the North coast of Africa, it was formed<br> into a Roman province. When Augustus divided the Empire <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/crete.htm - 19k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Simon-of-Cyrene.html">Who was Simon of Cyrene? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/who-helped-Jesus-carry-the-cross.html">Who helped Jesus carry the cross? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/stations-of-the-cross.html">What are the Stations of the Cross and what can we learn from them? | GotQuestions.org</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">Cyrene (7 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Matthew 27:32</a></span><br />As they came out, they found a man of <span class="boldtext">Cyrene</span>, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Mark 15:21</a></span><br />They compelled one passing by, coming from the country, Simon of <span class="boldtext">Cyrene</span>, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them, that he might bear his cross.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV BBE NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Luke 23:26</a></span><br />When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of <span class="boldtext">Cyrene</span>, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it after Jesus.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV BBE NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Acts 2:10</a></span><br />Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, the parts of Libya around <span class="boldtext">Cyrene</span>, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9</a></span><br />But some of those who were of the Synagogue named that of the Libertines, and some of the men of <span class="boldtext">Cyrene</span> and of Alexandria and those from Cilicia and Asia, had arguments with Stephen.<br /><span class="source">(BBE NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Acts 11:20</a></span><br />But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and <span class="boldtext">Cyrene</span>, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a></span><br />Now in the assembly that was at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of <span class="boldtext">Cyrene</span>, Manaen the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/cyrene.htm">Cyrene</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/c/cyrene--a_city_in_libya.htm">Cyrene: A City in Libya</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/c/cyrene--contained_a_synagogue.htm">Cyrene: Contained a Synagogue</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/c/cyrene--simon_and_lucius_belonged_to.htm">Cyrene: Simon and Lucius Belonged To</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cyrene.htm">Cyrene (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cyrenian.htm">Cyrenian (3 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a 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