what did the older jewish men say to convince the young not to revolt?

When the young men think of revolting, their elders tell them, "You must never lose faith, even when the sword hangs over your head. That's the teaching of our sagesŠ" In addition, the head of Eliezer's block kindly offers advice to his new charges: "We shall all see the day of liberation. Have faith in life. Above all else, have faith. Unfortunately faith alone doesn't help many of them.