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Mark 15:21
And they impress a certain passer-by, Simon a Cyrenian, coming from a field, the father of Alexander and Rufus,—that he may carry his cross.
Mark 15:21 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
Mark 15:21 in other translations
And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.
Now Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and the soldiers forced him to carry the cross of Jesus.
They compelled one passing by, coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them that he might bear his cross.
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In context
18 and began to be saluting him—Joy to thee! King of the Jews!
19 and were striking him on the head with a reed, and were spitting at him,—and, bowing their knees, were doing him homage.
20 And, when they had mocked him, they put off him, the purple, and put on him, his own garments. And they lead him forth, that they may crucify him.
21 And they impress a certain passer-by, Simon a Cyrenian, coming from a field, the father of Alexander and Rufus,—that he may carry his cross.
22 And they bring him unto the Golgotha place, which is, being translated, Skull-place.
23 And they would have given him, myrrhed wine,—who, however, received it not.
24 And they crucify him, and part asunder his garments, casting a lot upon them—who should have anything.
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