The angels could have prevented his arrest and cruel death. Instead, however, an angel was sent to strengthen him.
فَقَدْ أَعْلَنُوا وِلَادَتَهُ وَقِيَامَتَهُ ،‏ وَخَدَمُوهُ حِينَ كَانَ عَلَى ٱلْأَرْضِ .‏