So, who was Simon? Are we supposed to identify him because of his sons? They apparently were well known in Christian circles. Cyrene was an influential Libyan city with a Jewish community. It is possible Jesus carried His
cross as far as the city
gate, then collapsed. Simon seems to have become a christian. Mark
mentions the sons who were well known. Paul mentions Rufus and his
mother in his letter to Rome, Rom.16:3. Though forcefully compelled,
here is a man who literally picked up the cross to follow Him. I imagine
both Rufus and Alexander never grew tired of telling the story of how
their father carried Jesus cross. Simon met Jesus on Calvary road, his
life was changed. We are asked daily to carry our own cross and follow
Him. Very compelling, here an entire family is touched but isn't that
the way it should be when we meet the Savior of the world? Br. Larry
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