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Mark 15:21-24
Amplified Bible
Mark 15:21-24
Amplified Bible
21 They forced into service a passer-by coming in from the countryside, Simon of [a]Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), [b]to carry His cross.(A)
The Crucifixion
22 Then they brought Him to the place [called] Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a [c]Skull.(B) 23 They tried to give Him [d]wine mixed with myrrh [to dull the pain], but He would not take it. 24 And they crucified Him, and [e]divided up His clothes among themselves, casting lots for them to see who should take what.(C)
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- Mark 15:21 A port city in north Africa.
- Mark 15:21 The crossbeam was usually placed on the nape of the neck like a yoke.
- Mark 15:22 Latin: Calvaria; or Calvary; Aram: Golgotha; Greek: Kranion.
- Mark 15:23 The myrrh had a narcotic effect and was added to dull the senses.
- Mark 15:24 See note Matt 27:35.
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