Biblical Prophecy

Simon of Cyrene

Study Simon of Cyrene through connected KJV Scriptures and related biblical references.

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Featured Scripture

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.

Luke 23:26 (KJV)

Overview

Simon of Cyrene appears in the Gospel accounts of the crucifixion.

Several passages contain references to Simon, the cross, and related subjects.

Related Scriptures

Matthew 27 Mark 15 Luke 23

Study Terms

Witness

a person who sees, hears, or has knowledge of an event and can testify about it

Study Notes

  • Simon was from Cyrene.
  • Simon carried the cross of Jesus.
  • Simon appears in multiple Gospel accounts.
  • Mark identifies Simon as the father of Alexander and Rufus.