What did Jesus say about that?
Refresh my memory, I seem to have forgotten.
Hey, relocating to a superior position is sound tactics.
But what did ol' Jesus say about that? When the conflict is in His name?
There is a legend that when Peter was trying to flee Rome and his death that he met Jesus carrying his Cross. The two of them then returned to Rome.
And Peter faced his death there.
You’re welcome to meet the UN troops at the front door. I’ll have exited out the back door, to the little chapel I prepared down by the river.
He said, "When you see the Romans coming, flee to the countryside. Don't even stop for your shoes! Remember Lot's wife ... BUG OUT!!!" or words to that effect.
It might be taken to mean, "Get out of New York and fort up in Texas."