Matthew 27:32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.… I. We may derive from this narrative A CONFIRMATION OF OUR FAITH. It was in accordance with the customs of the country; the correspondence is minute. Not compassion towards Christ that His cross was carried. II. An affecting ILLUSTRATION OF OUR SAVIOUR'S LOVE. 1. The preliminary sufferings were marked by severity. 2. The preliminary sufferings were marked by ignominy. III. We may see AN INCITEMENT TO CHRISTIAN OBEDIENCE. 1. TO self-denial 2. To observance of the public ordinances of religion. (R. Brodie, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. |
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