Simon had heard of Jesus. His sons were believers in the Saviour, but he himself was not a disciple. The bearing of the cross to Calvary was a blessing to Simon, and he was ever after grateful for this providence. It led him to take upon himself the cross of Christ from choice, and ever cheerfully stand beneath its burden.

Simon havde hørt om Kristus. Hans sønner troede på Frelseren, men han var ikke selv en discipel. Det blev for Simon en velsignelse at bære korset til Golgata, og han var altid siden hen taknemmelig for denne forsynets styrelse. Dette fik ham til af eget frit valg at tage Kristi kors på sig og altid med glæde bære dets byrde.