I wish I could be present with you now and change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.
For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God,
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly.
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;