Tertullian An Answer to the Jews was even at that early period pointing to Christ's death; conceded, as He was, as a victim by the Father; carrying, as He did, the "wood" of His own passion.[201] that "wood" was put;[224] Five Books in Reply to Marcion The plough-beam's hard yokes,[224] Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XII And such an one is crucified with Christ, and taking up his own cross follows Him who for our sakes bears His own cross, according to that which is said in John: "They took Jesus therefore and put it on Him," etc., down to the words, "Where they crucified Him."[169]