Luke 23:26

26 As they led him off, they made Simon, a man from Cyrene who happened to be coming in from the countryside, carry the cross behind Jesus.

Luke 23:26 In-Context

24 Pilate caved in and gave them what they wanted.
25 He released the man thrown in prison for rioting and murder, and gave them Jesus to do whatever they wanted.
26 As they led him off, they made Simon, a man from Cyrene who happened to be coming in from the countryside, carry the cross behind Jesus.
27 A huge crowd of people followed, along with women weeping and carrying on.
28 At one point Jesus turned to the women and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, don't cry for me. Cry for yourselves and for your children.
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