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Rufus
A believer greeted by Paul as 'chosen in the Lord'; likely the son of Simon of Cyrene, who carried the cross.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Family & lineage
Where in scripture
MarkRomansThey compelled one passing by, coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them, that he might bear his cross.
Mark 15:21 — Son of Simon of Cyrene
Greet Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
Romans 16:13 — 'Chosen in the Lord'
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.