By the time of Jesus ’ death, Joseph had evidently overcome his fears, and he decided to throw in his lot with Jesus ’ followers.
وَمَنْ أَنْكَرَنِي أَمَامَ ٱلنَّاسِ ،‏ أُنْكِرُهُ أَنَا أَيْضًا أَمَامَ أَبِي ٱلَّذِي فِي ٱلسَّمٰوَاتِ » .‏