How did Mark’s Audience Know Simon who Carried the Cross?

March 27, 2025 — Leave a comment
  1. John says that Jesus carried his own cross (19:17) contradicting the account offered in Matthew, Mark and Luke.
  2. Simon is symbolic depiction of Jesus call to pick up the cross and follow him. (8:34)
  3. Mark’s audience new Simon’s sons (Alexander and Rufus) and may have known Simon.  Matthew and Luke don’t add this little detail.
  4. Clive Cussler and the Renasance painters.

Matthew Scott Miller

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