As True God and true man, Jesus Christ knew what he would endure in the future. Just a few hours before his crucifixion, Jesus asked the Father if they could change the plan of salvation so he wouldn t die on the cross. And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. It was extremely difficult for Jesus to volunteer his body, mind, and spirit to the intense suffering of the cross. As he prayed, his sweat turned into blood because of the agony and the knowledge of his future suffering.
Some people only consider the physical side when they think or talk about the cross.
During a crucifixion , the physical torment increases on a person until the body reacts by shutting down. Then the person passes out and dies. Jesus went through terrible physical pain, but it was probable less than the other agony. Something else happened on that first pre-Easter Friday. Jesus felt the horrible weight of our sins when he hung on the cross.