MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 27:32 Cyrene was a region in North Africa (see note on Acts 13:1) with a large Jewish population. Simon was likely a Jew who had traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover. carry his cross. Jesus was severely weakened from the beating and loss of blood (see note on Matt. 27:26). He was unable to carry his cross, which would have weighed 30 to 40 pounds (14 to 18 kg).

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