I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, for I don’t know what to make of you.
For what thanks would be enough to offer to God, in return for all the joy we feel before our God because of you?
For Herod was in awe of John and kept him safe, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When he listened to John he was confused, but he still listened gladly.
We are hard pressed in every way, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not in despair;