one Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he pass'd by in his return out of the country, was compell'd to carry the cross.

with Annas the high priest, Caiphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the pontifical family.

at last Alexander was disengag'd from the croud, and accus'd by the Jews. then he waved his hand, desiring to make his defence before them all.

Hymeneus and Alexander are of that number, whom I have deliver'd to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Alexander the copper-smith did me many injuries: the Lord may reward him according to his actions.