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Simon of Cyrene carried the cross
Soldiers made Simon of Cyrene, coming in from the country, carry Jesus' cross. Mark 15:21
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"They compelled one passing by, coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them, that he might bear his cross." Mark 15:21Luke 23:26
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Mark 15:21 WEB
21They compelled one passing by, coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them that he might bear his cross.