Matthew 27:32

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³²Now as they were coming out, they found a man of ^[a]Cyrene named ^[b]Simon, whom they forced into service ^[c]to carry the cross of Jesus.^(A)

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Matthew 27:32 A port city in north Africa.
Matthew 27:32 The father of Alexander and Rufus, disciples in Rome.
Matthew 27:32 The crossbeam was usually placed on the nape of the neck like a yoke.

Matthew 27:32 in all English translations

Luke 23:26

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Simon Bears the Cross

²⁶When they led Him away, they seized a man, ^[a]Simon of ^[b]Cyrene, who was coming in [to the city] from the country, and ^[c]placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus.^(A)

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Luke 23:26 The father of Alexander and Rufus, disciples in Rome.
Luke 23:26 A port city in north Africa.
Luke 23:26 The crossbeam was usually placed on the nape of the neck like a yoke.