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LUKE 23:32 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
Luke 23:31Luke 23:33
“And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.”
Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed — two criminals led out with him: the fulfillment of the numbered-with-transgressors prophecy (Isaiah 53:12). The execution is public, the company criminal, the timing Passover.

Church Fathers on Luke 23:32

Having related the condemnation of Christ, Luke naturally goes on to speak of His crucifixion; as it is said, And as they led him away, they laid hold upon on Simon, &c.

Gloss (Glossa Ordinaria) · medieval compilation

But John relates that Jesus bore His own cross, from which is understood that He was Himself carrying His cross, when He went froth to that place which is called Calvary; but as they journeyed Simon was forced into the service on the road, and the cross was given him to carry as far as the place.

Augustine · 4th century

For no one else accepted to bear the cross, because the wood was counted an abomination. Accordingly upon Simon the Cyrenian they imposed as it were to his dishonor the bearing of the cross, which others refused. Here is fulfilled that prophecy of Isaiah, Whose government shall be upon his shoulder. For the government of Christ is His cross; for which the Apostle says, God has exalted him. And as for a mark of dignity, some wear a belt, others a head dress, so our Lord the…

Theophylact · 11th century
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