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Summary

And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

Bible References

They laid

Matthew 27:32
As they were on their way out, they came upon a man from Cyrene of the name of Simon; and they compelled him to go with them to carry the cross.
Mark 15:21
And they led Jesus out to crucify him; and they compelled a passer-by, Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them to carry his cross.
John 19:16
Whereupon Pilate gave Jesus up to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus;

A cyrenian

Acts 2:10
In Phrygia and Pamphylia, in Egypt and the districts of Libya adjoining Cyrene; some of us are visitors from Rome,
Acts 6:6
And they brought these men to the Apostles, who, after praying, placed their hands on them.
Acts 13:1
Among the members of the Church at Antioch there were several Prophets and Teachers--Barnabas, Simeon who was known by the name of 'Black', Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, foster-brother of Prince Herod, and Saul.

That

Luke 9:23
And to all present he said: "If any man wishes to walk in my steps, let him renounce self, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 14:27
Whoever does not carry his own cross, and walk in my steps, can be no disciple of mine.