I wish I were present with you now and could change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he liked to listen to him.
We are afflicted in every way but not crushed, perplexed but not driven to despair,
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you?