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When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it after Jesus.

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The Reality of Jesus' Suffering

Commentators explain that Jesus was so physically weakened from the beatings he had endured that he could no longer carry his own cross. The Roman soldiers, fearing he might die before they could crucify him, forced Simon of Cyrene to carry it, underscoring the brutal, physical reality of Christ's suffering.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Luke 23:26

18th Century

Theologian

See Barnes on Matthew 27:32.

After Jesus. Probably to bear one end of the cross. Jesus was feeble and unable to bear it alone, and t…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 23:26

They laid hold (επιλαβομενο). Second aorist middle participle of the common verb επιλαμβανω. The soldiers had no scruples about ta…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 23:23–26

19th Century

Preacher

And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. And he released unto th…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 23:26

Jesus was required, like others condemned to crucifixion, to carry the crossbar. The wood was heavy, and Jesus was weakened by the maltreatment. Th…

John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 23:26

17th Century

Pastor

And as they led him away
From Pilate's hall, and out of the city of Jerusalem, towards Calvary; which was done by th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 23:26–31

17th Century

Minister

Here we have the blessed Jesus, the Lamb of God, led as a lamb to the slaughter, to the sacrifice. Though many reproached and reviled him, yet some…

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