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NASB | Mark 15:21 ¶ They *pressed into service a passer-by coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), to bear His cross. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 15:21 ¶ They forced into service a passer-by coming in from the countryside, Simon of Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), to carry His cross. [Matt 27:32; Luke 23:26] |
Bible Question: You say "it appears later that he chose to take on the spiritual meaning of the cross for himself." in what why? where can I find more about this man? |
Bible Answer: We do know that his sons Alexander and Rufus were devout disciples when they grew up. No doubt because of their father and mother's faith and teaching. Alexander is mentioned in Acts 19:33 as trying to give a defense of Paul and his companians in Ephesus. Paul mentioned Rufus in Romans 16.13. |