for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed, but he heard him gladly.

"When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe.

He said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and healthy.'

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe.