Luke 23:26
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And as they led him away, they laid hold on one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And as they led him away, they laid hold on one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And when they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to bear it after Jesus.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And while they were taking him away, they put their hands on Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and made him take the cross after Jesus.
Webster's Revision
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.
World English Bible
When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it after Jesus.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And when they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to bear it after Jesus.
Clarke's Luke 23:26 Bible Commentary
Simon, a Cyrenian - See on Matthew 27:32 (note).
Barnes's Luke 23:26 Bible Commentary
See the notes at Matthew 27:32.
After Jesus - Probably to bear one end of the cross. Jesus was feeble and unable to bear it alone, and they compelled Simon to help him.
Wesley's Luke 23:26 Bible Commentary
23:26 Matthew 27:31 ; Mr 15:21; Joh 19:16.