Jesus' suffering was voluntary as He willingly chose to endure it for the salvation of sinners, not out of obligation but out of love.
The voluntary nature of Jesus' suffering is emphasized throughout Scripture, notably in passages regarding His role as a Mediator. In Isaiah 50:6, we see a prophetic indication of His willingness to face humiliation and suffering. Jesus made a conscious decision to endure torture and scorn, knowing that His sacrifice was essential for humanity's atonement. Moreover, He expressed the understanding that without His suffering, humanity would perish in their sins. His submission was an act of love rather than compulsion: He could have avoided it, yet He chose the path of suffering to fulfill the divine purpose of reconciliation between God and humanity, as illustrated in 1 Peter 3:18.
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