The gospels of Mark and Luke differ in the way they portray Jesus in relation to his death.  Luke shows Jesus as a prophet that knows why he has to die and has no uncertainty or doubts about his death.  In contrast, Mark portrays Jesus as uncertain of the need for his own death up until the very end.  Luke makes changes to the story and depicts Jesus as an innocent martyr who is willingly going to die.  In Mark Jesus is “distressed and agitated” in 14:33  Luke never says that he is distressed.  In Mark Jesus leaves his disciples and “falls to his face on the ground to pray.” in verse 14:35 but in Luke he prays on his knees.  Jesus prays to God to “remove this cup from me”  three times in verses 14:36, 39, and 41.  In Luke he asks only once and says “if you are willing.”  In Luke Jesus does not seem to be distressed but is understanding he must die and that he is willing to do it if it is in God’s will.  Luke understood that Jesus was a prophet sent by God to the people.  When Jesus is being put to death Luke shows Jesus knowing why he is dying.  While on his way to be crucified he sees a group of women and tells them not to weep for him but to weep for themselves and their children.  He is more concerned about the women than himself.  On the cross, he talks to the criminals beside him and clearly tells one of them that “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” This shows he understands why he is dying and that if the criminal believes in him, he will see him in paradise.  It also shows that Jesus knows that once he has died he will be in paradise also.  He understands the plan.  In Marks account, Jesus is silent through most of the crucifixion.  Luke modifies the story of Pilate and transforms the character of Jesus.  In Luke Pilot finds “no basis for and accusation against this man.” in verse 23:4  He he found out he was under Herod’s jurisdiction he sent him off to Herod.  There was no mention of Herod in Mark but Pilot also found no reason to charge Jesus.  In both accounts Pilot wants to release Jesus but the crowd insists on crucifying Jesus and turning a murderer loose instead.  Jesus had to die in order to fulfill prophesy.  Had Pilot released him, the story would be very different.