Matthew 27:32

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 27:32

BSB

Along the way they found a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross of Jesus.

AKJV

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

CPDV

But as they were going out, they came upon a man of Cyrene, named Simon, whom they compelled to take up his cross.

ERV

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to go with them, that he might bear his cross.

NHEB

As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross.

SMT

And coming, they found a man, a Cyrenian, Simon by name; they compelled him that he should lift up his cross.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 27:32

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Commentary for Matthew 27:32

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 27:32

Summary

Conscripted man forced to carry cross

Place

Road to Golgotha

Event

Simon compelled to bear cross

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD