Matthew 27:32 kjv — And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

King James Version

"And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross."

— Matthew 27:32, King James Version

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Matthew 27 — Context

29

And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

30

And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

31

And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.

32

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

33

And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,

34

They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

35

And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

Matthew 27:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:32 say?
Matthew 27:32 in the King James Version reads: “And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.”
Where is Matthew 27:32 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 32.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:32.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:32 in?
Matthew 27:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 27:32?
Matthew 27:32 reads (KJV): “And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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