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Simon of Cyrene Carrying the Cross for JesusUnknown (Byzantine) · 14th century

Cyrene

/sahy-REE-nee/

Summary

A city in North Africa whose Jewish population included Simon, who was compelled to carry Christ's cross.

Biblical References

Simon of Cyrene was compelled to carry Jesus's cross. Jews from Cyrene were among those present at Pentecost. Cyrenians had a synagogue in Jerusalem and disputed with Stephen. Lucius of Cyrene was a prophet at Antioch.

Key verses:Matthew 27:32Mark 15:21Acts 2:10Acts 6:9Acts 13:1

Related Verses6 mentions

Acts· 4 verses

Mark· 1 verse

Matthew· 1 verse