Rufus
Rufus was the son of Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross on the way to His crucifixion.
The name Rufus means “red”
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Summary
A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Mark 15:21; only referred to as Rufus (Ῥοῦφος); son of Simon; a brother of Alexander.
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- ῬοῦφοςRufus
Mentions
- Now Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and the soldiers forced him to carry the cross of Jesus.