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