| Word | American Tract Society - Definition |
| RUFUS | Son of Simon the Cyrenian who was constrained to carry the cross on which the Saviour was to be crucified, Mr 15:21. If he is the same person whom Paul salutes in Ro 16:13, as is probable, we may see in this instance the divine blessing abiding on the household of one who befriended Christ and bore his cross. |