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They compelled this man to carry his cross. <a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Along the way they found a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross of Jesus. <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And going forth, they found a man of Cyrene, named Simon. They compelled him that he might carry His cross. <a href="/kjv/matthew/27.htm">King James Bible</a> And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/27.htm">New King James Version</a> Now as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> As they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they compelled to carry His cross. <a href="/nasb/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> As they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they pressed into service to bear His cross. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And as they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they pressed into service to bear His cross. <a href="/lsb/matthew/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And as they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they pressed into service to bear His cross. <a href="/amp/matthew/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now as they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they forced into service to carry the cross of Jesus. <a href="/csb/matthew/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As they were going out, they found a Cyrenian man named Simon. They forced him to carry his cross. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As they were going out, they found a Cyrenian man named Simon. They forced this man to carry His cross. <a href="/asv/matthew/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to go with them, that he might bear his cross. <a href="/cev/matthew/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> On the way they met a man named Simon who was from Cyrene, and they forced him to carry Jesus' cross. <a href="/erv/matthew/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to go with them, that he might bear his cross. <a href="/gwt/matthew/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> On the way they found a man named Simon. He was from the city of Cyrene. The soldiers forced him to carry Jesus' cross. <a href="/gnt/matthew/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene named Simon, and the soldiers forced him to carry Jesus' cross. <a href="/isv/matthew/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> As they were leaving, they found a man from Cyrene named Simon, whom they forced to carry Jesus' cross. <a href="/msb/matthew/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Along the way they found a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross of Jesus. <a href="/net/matthew/27.htm">NET Bible</a> As they were going out, they found a man from Cyrene named Simon, whom they forced to carry his cross. <a href="/nheb/matthew/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross. <a href="/wbt/matthew/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they constrained to bear his cross. <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Going out they met a Cyrenaean named Simon; whom they compelled to carry His cross, <a href="/web/matthew/27.htm">World English Bible</a> As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And coming forth, they found a man, a Cyrenian, by name Simon: they impressed him that he might carry His cross; <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And going forth, they found a man of Cyrene, named Simon. They compelled him that he might carry His cross. <a href="/ylt/matthew/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And coming forth, they found a man, a Cyrenian, by name Simon: him they impressed that he might bear his cross; <a href="/slt/matthew/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And coming, they found a man, a Cyrenian, Simon by name; they compelled him that he should lift up his cross.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And going out, they found a man of Cyrene, named Simon: him they forced to take up his cross. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But as they were going out, they came upon a man of Cyrene, named Simon, whom they compelled to take up his cross. <a href="/nabre/matthew/27.htm">New American Bible</a> As they were going out, they met a Cyrenian named Simon; this man they pressed into service to carry his cross. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As they went out, they came upon a man from Cyrene named Simon; they compelled this man to carry his cross.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as they were going out, they found a man of Cyrene, whose name was Simon, whom they compelled to carry his cross. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And as they went out, they found a Cyrenian man whose name was Shimeon; they compelled him to carry his cross.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And as they were going out, they found a man of Cyrene, named Simon: this man they compelled to carry his cross. <a href="/godbey/matthew/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And going out they found a Cyrenean man, Simon by name: they compelled him that he should bear His cross. <a href="/haweis/matthew/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And as they were going out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name; him they compelled to carry his cross.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As they were going along, they met a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: and compelled him to carry the cross. <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Going out they met a Cyrenaean named Simon; whom they compelled to carry His cross, <a href="/worrell/matthew/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, coming out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they impressed to bear the cross. <a href="/worsley/matthew/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as they were going along they met with a man of Cyrene, whose name was Simon; and forced him to carry the cross. <a href="/parallel/matthew/27-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8791" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">The Crucifixion</a> 31After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him. 32<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Along the way</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: Exerchomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue."></a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heuron (V-AIA-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">they found</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpon (N-AMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/2956.htm" title="2956: Kyrēnaion (N-AMS) -- Belonging to Cyrene, a Cyrenaean. From Kurene; i.e. Cyrenaean, i.e. Inhabitant of Cyrene.">from Cyrene,</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōna (N-AMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">Simon,</a> <a href="/greek/29.htm" title="29: ēngareusan (V-AIA-3P) -- Of foreign origin; properly, to be a courier, i.e. to press into public service.">and they forced</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touton (DPro-AMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">him</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: arē (V-ASA-3S) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">carry</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4716.htm" title="4716: stauron (N-AMS) -- A cross. ">cross</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of Jesus.</a> 33And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means The Place of the Skull,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Mark 15:21</a> Now Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and the soldiers forced him to carry the cross of Jesus. <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Luke 23:26</a> As the soldiers led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene on his way in from the country, and they put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus. <a href="/john/19-17.htm">John 19:17</a> Carrying His own cross, He went out to The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-5</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a> Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">1 Peter 2:24</a> He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” <a href="/john/19-16.htm">John 19:16-18</a> Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away. / Carrying His own cross, He went out to The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. / There they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on each side, with Jesus in the middle. <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Acts 8:32-33</a> The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He did not open His mouth. / In His humiliation He was deprived of justice. Who can recount His descendants? For His life was removed from the earth.” <a href="/romans/5-6.htm">Romans 5:6-8</a> For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. / Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. / But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. <a href="/hebrews/13-12.htm">Hebrews 13:12-13</a> And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood. / Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Psalm 22:1-18</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? / I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest. / Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. ... <a href="/genesis/22-6.htm">Genesis 22:6</a> Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac. He himself carried the fire and the sacrificial knife, and the two of them walked on together. <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">1 Corinthians 1:18</a> For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.as.<a href="/leviticus/4-3.htm">Leviticus 4:3,12,21</a> If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering… <a href="/numbers/15-35.htm">Numbers 15:35,36</a> And the LORD said unto Moses, The man shall be surely put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp… <a href="/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10,13</a> And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die… they found.<a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a> Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.<a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Mark 15:21</a> 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.<a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Luke 23:26</a> 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.Cyrene.<a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Acts 2:10</a> Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,<a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9</a> Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.<a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Acts 11:20</a> And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/23-31.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Compelled</a> <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Constrained</a> <a href="/matthew/27-31.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Cyrenaean</a> <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Cyrene</a> <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Cyre'ne</a> <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Cyrenian</a> <a href="/nahum/2-6.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/matthew/26-75.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/26-60.htm">Found</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-14.htm">Impressed</a> <a href="/matthew/18-28.htm">Met</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-11.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm">Service</a> <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">Simon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/4-7.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Compelled</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Constrained</a> <a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Cyrenaean</a> <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Cyrene</a> <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Cyre'ne</a> <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Cyrenian</a> <a href="/acts/7-19.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/matthew/27-53.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Found</a> <a href="/luke/4-33.htm">Impressed</a> <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Met</a> <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Service</a> <a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Simon</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 27</div>1. <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Judas hangs himself.</a> 19. <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Pilate, admonished of his wife,</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/27-33.htm">crucified;</a> 39. <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">reviled;</a> 50. <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">dies, and is buried;</a> 62. <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">his tomb is sealed and watched.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Along the way This phrase indicates the journey from the place of Jesus' trial to the site of crucifixion, Golgotha. The path, known as the Via Dolorosa, is traditionally believed to be the route Jesus took. This journey is significant as it fulfills the prophecy of the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, who would bear the sins of many.they found a man from Cyrene Cyrene was a city in North Africa, in present-day Libya. This detail highlights the diverse backgrounds of those present in Jerusalem during Passover, as Cyrene had a significant Jewish population. The mention of Cyrene connects to <a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Acts 2:10</a>, where Jews from Cyrene were present at Pentecost, indicating the widespread reach of the Jewish diaspora.named Simon Simon is a common Jewish name, suggesting he was likely a Jew visiting Jerusalem for Passover. His involvement in this event is significant, as it shows the unexpected ways individuals are drawn into the narrative of Jesus' passion. Simon's role is a reminder of the call to discipleship, where one may be asked to bear burdens unexpectedly.and they forced him The Roman soldiers had the authority to compel individuals to perform tasks, a practice known as impressment. This reflects the oppressive nature of Roman rule and the humiliation Jesus faced. The act of forcing Simon underscores the involuntary nature of his participation, yet it becomes a profound moment of sharing in Christ's suffering.to carry the cross of Jesus Carrying the cross was a part of the Roman execution process, symbolizing the condemned's submission to Roman authority. Jesus, weakened from scourging, was unable to carry it alone. Simon's act of carrying the cross prefigures the call to Christians to take up their cross and follow Jesus, as stated in <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a>. This moment also fulfills the typology of the suffering servant, bearing the weight of sin on behalf of others.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/simon_of_cyrene.htm">Simon of Cyrene</a> A man from Cyrene, a city in North Africa, who was compelled by the Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus. His involvement is significant as it highlights the burden of the cross and the participation of a Gentile in the Passion account. 2. <a href="/topical/r/roman_soldiers.htm">Roman Soldiers</a> They were responsible for executing the crucifixion and compelled Simon to carry the cross. Their actions reflect the authority and power of the Roman Empire during this period. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_cross.htm">The Cross</a> The instrument of Jesus' crucifixion, symbolizing the weight of sin and the path of suffering that Jesus endured for humanity's redemption. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_road_to_golgotha.htm">The Road to Golgotha</a> The path Jesus took to the place of crucifixion, representing the journey of suffering and sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_bear_the_cross.htm">The Call to Bear the Cross</a> Just as Simon was compelled to carry the cross, Christians are called to take up their cross daily, following Jesus in self-denial and service. <a href="/topical/u/unexpected_opportunities_for_service.htm">Unexpected Opportunities for Service</a> Simon's encounter with Jesus was unexpected, yet it became a significant moment of service. Believers should be open to unexpected opportunities to serve others. <a href="/topical/t/the_inclusion_of_the_gentiles.htm">The Inclusion of the Gentiles</a> Simon's involvement signifies the inclusion of Gentiles in God's redemptive plan, reminding us of the universal scope of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/t/the_weight_of_sin_and_redemption.htm">The Weight of Sin and Redemption</a> The physical burden of the cross symbolizes the spiritual burden of sin that Jesus bore for humanity's redemption.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 27</a> <a href="/q/who_was_veronica_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Veronica in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_helped_jesus_carry_the_cross.htm">Who assisted Jesus in carrying the cross?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_simon_of_cyrene.htm">Who was Simon of Cyrene in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_daniel_3_compare_to_other_trials.htm">How does the dramatic rescue in Daniel 3 align with other biblical narratives where faithful individuals still suffer or are not saved miraculously?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) They found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name.--There seems at that time to have been a flourishing settlement of Jews in Cyrene, and members of that community appear as prominent in the crowd of the day of Pentecost (<a href="/acts/2-10.htm" title="Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,">Acts 2:10</a>), among the disputants who opposed Stephen (<a href="/acts/6-9.htm" title="Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.">Acts 6:9</a>), and among the active preachers of the Word (<a href="/acts/11-20.htm" title="And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spoke to the Grecians, preaching the LORD Jesus.">Acts 11:20</a>). Why, we ask, out of the whole crowd that was streaming to and fro, on the way to the place of execution, did the multitude seize on him? St. Mark's mention of him as the father of Alexander and Rufus (see Note on <a href="/mark/15-21.htm" title="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.">Mark 15:21</a>), suggests the thought that his sons were afterwards prominent as members of the Christian community. May we not infer that he was suspected even then of being a secret disciple, and that this led the people to seize on him, and make him a sharer in the humiliation of his Master? He was coming, St. Mark adds, "out of the country."Him they compelled.--The word is the technical term for forced service (see Note on <a href="/matthew/5-41.htm" title="And whoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two.">Matthew 5:41</a>). The act implied that our Lord was sinking beneath the burden, and that the soldiers began to fear that He might die before they reached the place of execution. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - As they came out; i.e. from the city gate which led to the place of execution. They found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. He was, as the other synoptists mention, coming out of the country to Jerusalem, where probably he lived. Cyrene was a district in the north of Africa, under Roman rule, and colonized by a large number of Jews (Josephus, 'Cont. Apion.,' 2:4; 'Ant.,' 14:07. 2), who had a synagogue of their own at Jerusalem (<a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9</a>). Simon doubtless became a follower of Christ, and St. Mark mentions his two sons, Alexander and Rufus, as well known believers (see <a href="/romans/16-13.htm">Romans 16:13</a>). Probably the guards saw in him some tokens of sympathy with Christ and compassion for his sufferings; or they used his services simply as being a foreigner, and not likely to resent being put to a task which a Hebrew would deem the lowest degradation. Him they compelled (ἠγγάρευσαν, impressed) to bear his cross. The verb translated "compelled" is derived from the Persian, and implies the compulsory power possessed by couriers of requisitioning horses and carriages in forwarding despatches (see <a href="/matthew/5-41.htm">Matthew 5:41</a>). The cross was probably the ordinary Latin cross, crux immissa, of which, however, the lower limb below the transom was longer than the upper; and this latter afforded a place where could be affixed the board containing the inscription. It was not as tall as usually represented; we are told that beasts of prey were able to gnaw the bodies hung thereon. In fact, the culprit's feet were only just raised above the ground, being drawn up till the soles lay flat on the upright beam. Nails were driven through the hands and feet, and the body was supported partly by these, and partly by a projecting pin of wood called the seat. The rest for the feet, often seen in pictures, was never used. A slight covering was allowed for decency's sake, the rest of the body being stripped of clothing; and thus the condemned, exposed to scorching sun, bleeding from the cruel scourge, suffering untold agonies, was left to die. Whether Jesus carried the whole cross or only the transom is uncertain. It is possible that the two were tied together by a rope at one end, so as to form an inverted V, and fastened in the proper position at the place of execution. However this may he, it proved too heavy a burden for him to bear. Spent with his long vigil and lack of food, his spirit afflicted by the agony in the garden and the unknown sufferings then and afterwards, his body tortured with open wounds and weakened with loss of blood, he sank beneath the weight, as he staggered weariedly along the rough and hilly streets, Either from a momentary compunction, or more probably flora impatience at the slowness of the poor Sufferer's movements, the soldiers gladly seized on Simon to relieve the Prisoner of the cross, or to share its weight, and thus enable them sooner to complete their cruel task. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/27-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Along the way δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. they found εὗρον (heuron) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. a man ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. from Cyrene, Κυρηναῖον (Kyrēnaion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2956.htm">Strong's 2956: </a> Belonging to Cyrene, a Cyrenaean. From Kurene; i.e. Cyrenaean, i.e. Inhabitant of Cyrene. named ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Simon, Σίμωνα (Simōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. [and] they forced ἠγγάρευσαν (ēngareusan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_29.htm">Strong's 29: </a> Of foreign origin; properly, to be a courier, i.e. to press into public service. him τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. carry ἄρῃ (arē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. cross σταυρὸν (stauron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4716.htm">Strong's 4716: </a> A cross. of [Jesus]. αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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