What is the significance of Simon the Cyrene? Why is that particular event recorded in all three synoptics?

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Charlie Johnson
Downtown Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, student

I'm not sure, but his sons, Rufus and Alexander, may be mentioned in Paul's later writings.

Rom 16:13
1 Tim 1:20
2 Tim 4:14

And possible Acts 19:33 (4:6 ?)

Is it possible that Simon the Cyrene is also Simon the Tanner?

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For the Glory of our King,
Joe Johnson
Slave of Christ, husband, father, Preacherboy at Cornerstone Community Church, Escanaba, MI. and TMS graduate. Personal website - SoundLife.org

I do not know, and I do not say, that a person cannot believe in Revelation and in evolution, too, for a man may believe that which is infinitely wise and also that which is only asinine. ~ CHS

Thanks for the input so far. I just noticed that I posted this in the wrong forum. Oops.