this isn't out of the goodness of their hearts. we have to assume that jesus is flagging. he's unable to carry the cross at this stage. he's that weakened. ♪ ♪ and this is why simon of cyrene is brought in to help him. ♪ ♪ >> two criminals are crucified alongside jesus. >> they throw them on the ground. they're talking to them as roughly as possible. and they're showing him, he has no control at all. he has no protection.