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Like all of the other prophets, the Prophet Jesus'
(pbuh) superior determination and patience are meant to

encourage and increase the believers' enthusiasm. The
Prophet Jesus (pbuh) told his followers that difficulties
awaited them, but that Allah was their friend and protector.
With his trust in and submission to Allah, the Prophet Jesus
(pbuh) displayed superior moral values and told those
around him to always trust Allah and remember that He
performs everything. The Bible recounts some of his words
to his disciples, as follows:
You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to
the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On ac-
count of me, you will stand before governors and kings as
witnesses to them. And the gospel must first be preached
to all nations. Whenever you are arrested and brought to
trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say
whatever is given to you at the time, for it is not you
speaking ... but he who stands firm to the end will be
saved. (Mark, 13:9-13)
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or
hidden that will not be made known. What you have said
in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you
have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be pro-
claimed from the roofs. I tell you, my friends, do not be
afraid of those who kill the body and, after that, can do no
more. But I will tell you whom you should fear: Fear Him
Who, after killing the body, has the power to throw you
into Hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him. (Luke, 12:2-5)
Indeed, the oppression of the first Christians contin-