77.    What did Jesus do in the face of persecution and suffering?

In the face of persecution and suffering Jesus prayed, and he always obtained new strength and courage to continue his work.

Luke 22:39-42: And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. And when he came to the place he said to them, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation." And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw and knelt down and prayed. "Father, if thou art willing, remove this cup from me; nevertheless not my will, but, thine be done."