It's not like they weren't warned about the price of discipleship.
I agree. When whipped, the apostles didn't stop and develop a survival plan. They praised God that they were count worthy of suffering for Him.
Phil 1:29 "For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear is in me."
2 Tim 3:10 "Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution."