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Luke 23:25-27
Amplified Bible
Luke 23:25-27
Amplified Bible
25 And he released the man they were asking for who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he handed over Jesus to their will.
Simon Bears the Cross
26 When 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)
27 Following Him was a large crowd of the people, including women who were mourning and wailing for Him.
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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.
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