JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 38

Question 38

Trial and Death of Jesus

Who was forced to carry the cross behind Jesus?

  1. A.Peter
  2. B.Joseph of Arimathea
  3. C.Andrew
  4. D.Simon of Cyrene.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Simon of Cyrene.)

Explanation

The soldiers seized Simon of Cyrene and made him carry the cross behind Jesus (Luke 23:26).