I don't understand your reference point.
In what manner is that "Western"?
Oh it isn't particularly Western, in fact the Greek is quite clear; Mark, Luke and Matthew said exactly that. Whhen I wrote this I was in the process of a discussion with a Roman Catholic on another thread about seeking out suffering in some sort of effort to physically join in the Passion of Christ and thereby advance in theosis. The quote in question was used to justify the Roman's position. I said the concept of seeking out suffering, especially to join in the Passion was Western and not Orthodox. The "mindset" bled over into this thread. Mea culpa!