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Matthew 27:32 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Matthew 27:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 27 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Crucifixion
“And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.”
Matthew 27:32 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 27:32
A man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross (ἠγγάρευσαν, ēngareusan)—the technical term for Roman impressment, forcing civilians to perform labor (cf. Matthew 5:41). Jesus, weakened by scourging and blood loss, cannot carry the crossbeam the full distance.Simon from Cyrene (North Africa, modern Libya) becomes the literal fulfillment of take up his cross and follow me (Matthew 16:24). Mark identifies him as father of Alexander and Rufus (Mark 15:21), suggesting his family became known Christians. The cross-bearer becomes a disciple.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 27:32
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“coming from the country”
“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.,Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.,,,,,,,,”
“they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene”
“Pamphylia”
“of the Alexandrians”
“men of Cyprus and Cyrene”
“Simeon who was called Niger”
“the base fellows”
“bearing his cross”
“where the ashes are poured out”