Would that I were with you and could change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.
For what thanksgiving on your behalf can we possibly offer to God in return for all the joy which fills our souls before our God for you,
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and he protected him. After listening to him he was in great perplexity, and yet he found a pleasure in listening.
We are hard pressed, yet never in absolute distress; perplexed, yet never utterly baffled;