s here where we see the first signs of Jesus' anguish.
"He was in great mental anguish contemplating and awaiting his near future when as recorded by the Gospel of Luke 22:44 that "his sweat became like blood". For most this may seem phenomenal but the sweating of blood is not a phenomenal thing at all. It is actually called hematidrosis or hemohidrosis, a body malfunction that occurs when a person becomes bogged by extreme mental pressure. It is aroused in intense emotional situations (not necessarily sadness or fear). Sweat and tear ducts become so overpowered for that they burst and blood mixes in the ducts and is released as well. (How Jesus Died) In lame man's terms Jesus' was suffering from anticipatory grief, a reaction that is usually mixed with depression and illness, most commonly found in cancer patients who know their going to die. As a result of contemplating his own death his mind and body may have reacted differently from this point on to mental abuse and physical pain. (Anticipatory Grief, pg 128)
One may presume that Jesus was in a slight state of shock by the time was exposed by the betrayal of one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, and arrested on the spot. While, this betrayal cannot be pinpointed as a factor of any kind in this study, because it was predicted by Jesus' himself, it is does, however, trigger a very important reaction among his "friends" who also betray him. The betrayal of numerous friends may have furthered Jesus' anguish. As it is stated in Mathew 26:26 says "Then all the disciples deserted him and fled." One can only imagine the heart feelings Jesus would have probably felt adding to his condition.
His trials immediately began definitely traumatizing him even more mentally due to their nature. He was taken first to Caiaphas who found no charges to sentence him for. Jesus was then tried again before the religious Sanhedrin, and was...