HE RELIED ON JEHOVAH FOR SUPPORT

 Jesus relied on Jehovah for support to keep zealously preaching. Although Jesus was tactful, he knew that the good news of the Kingdom would cause heated controversy and bring on strong opposition. (Read Luke 12:49, 53.) As a result of Jesus' preaching, the religious leaders repeatedly tried to kill him. (John 8:59; 10:31, 39) But Jesus kept preaching because he knew that Jehovah was with him. He said: "I am not alone, but the Father who sent me is with me. . .. He did not abandon me to myself because I always do the things pleasing to him." - John 8:16, 29.

Jesus reminded his disciples they could rely on Jehovah for support. He repeatedly assured them that Jehovah would keep them even when they faced persecution. (Matthew 10:18-20; Luke 10:3) He instructed them not to force the message on those who did not want to listen. (Luke 10:10, 11) And he told them to flee if they were persecuted. (Matthew 10:23) Although Jesus was zealous and trusted in Jehovah, he did not needlessly expose himself to danger. - JOHN 11:53, 54.

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