For example, Janzen suggests that Joseph was not a spoiled brat, but one who suffered persecution in ways similar to Jeremiah and the Psalmists. (religion-online.org)
But Kitty, the Romans had posted guards... are you suggesting Christians, who would later suffer persecution by both the Romans and Jewish leadership in charge of the area, would be able to take the Roman guards out and then continue on with the lie all the while being persecuted? (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
(3) The teacher of righteousness, like Jesus, suffered persecution from his opponents. (religion-online.org)